# NTSB investigations: Loss of control - in flight NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 59 of 165 · 8,203 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX97GA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA105.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Santee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 17, 1997 · N5200Y · Substantial damage > Spatial disorientation and temporary visual impairment that led to a loss of aircraft control as result of difficulty to light adaptivity. Contributing was the crew coordination and inadequate night flight recurrency training. - [NTSB FTW97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA104.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1997 · N80814 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB SEA97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA064.md): Cessna 150J · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N5514G · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the dual student maintained adequate airspeed. - [NTSB FTW97FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA103.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Farmington, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N6433P · Destroyed > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB MIA97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA084.md): Hughes 269A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N9061R · Substantial damage > the unqualified person's poor judgment, by taking the helicopter without the owner's permission and attempting an unauthorized flight at night; and his failure (or inability) to maintain control the helicopter. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA026.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N121BB · Destroyed > inadequate preflight by the pilot; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot failed to ensure that the cargo was properly secured, and he allowed the aircraft's weight… - [NTSB FTW97FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA099.md): Aeronca 65-TC · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1997 · N31794 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maitain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were gusty winds, turbulence, a high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB SEA97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Moorcroft, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N83347 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's low altitude flight and maneuvering. - [NTSB MIA97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA081.md): Cessna A150L · St. Mary'S, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N6005J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall the at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor in this accident was the pilot's attention was diverted. - [NTSB ATL97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA034.md): Cessna A150L · Trinity, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N50TB · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain flying airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a tree, utility line, and the ground. - [NTSB FTW97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA089.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1997 · N2422N · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed go-around and subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty winds. - [NTSB MIA97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA073.md): Cress Cress B-8-M (Bensen) · Williston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1997 · N3495 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm, while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA044.md): Mooney 20F · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N7112V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees. - [NTSB IAD97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA043.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N8263Y · Destroyed > An exhaust gas leak, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning, and incapacitation of the pilot. - [NTSB MIA97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA061.md): Beech C23 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1997 · N2236L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of flaps and failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. - [NTSB IAD97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1997 · N68304 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and collision with the ground. - [NTSB DCA97MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA017.md): Embraer EMB-120RT · Monroe, MI · Accident · 29 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 9, 1997 · N265CA · Destroyed > The Federal Aviation Adminstration's (FAA) failure to establish adequate aircraft certification standards for flight in icing conditions, the FAA's failure to ensure that at Centro Tecnico Aeroespacial/FAA-approved procedure for the accident airplane's deice… - [NTSB SEA97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Winston, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N9080P · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation due to hypoxia. Failure of the pilot to use available oxygen is a factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA079.md): Hughes 369HS · Wellington, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N9089F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his improper autorotation technique that induced the roll and subsequent ground collision. A factor was his lack of recurrent training. - [NTSB SEA97FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA041.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N6425W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Flight into adverse weather and turbulence were factors. - [NTSB MIA97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA052.md): Sirocco Flying Club MJ 5 · Sanford, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N949EA · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering in the traffic pattern (crosswind) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA039.md): Cessna 150D · Catawba Valley, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N4523U · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of inadequate terrain for takeoff, high vegetation… - [NTSB ATL97FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA029.md): Mooney M20C · Roxboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N7773M · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug, low ceiling, restricted visibility (fog), and an undetermined anomaly with the vacuum system. - [NTSB IAD97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments. - [NTSB NYC97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA037.md): Richardson Kitfox 4 · Trenton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N922VR · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. The airplane's excessive gross weight was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA048.md): Kelly Rans S-12 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N6156K · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA070.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N2377T · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after encountering turbulence, low level wind shear, and an open door. - [NTSB DCA97MA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA016.md): Douglas DC-8-63F · Narrows, VA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N827AX · Destroyed > the inappropriate control inputs applied by the flying pilot during a stall recovery attempt, the failure of the nonflying pilot-in-command to recognize, address, and correct these inappropriate control inputs, and the failure of ABX to establish a formal… - [NTSB SEA97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N278ML · Destroyed > The failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin. - [NTSB ANC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA014.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1996 · N67694 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain (water). A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB FTW97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA061.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N8450P · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, while landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty wind condition with possible windshear. - [NTSB NYC97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA026.md): Parker Mustang · Port Norris, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7009S · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB MIA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA034.md): Beech D-45 · Poplarville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N99065 · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative attitude indicator and directional gyro) with an estimated time of arrival after official twilight. Also, poor in-flight planning decision… - [NTSB FTW97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA056.md): Beech A23 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N3597R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during the attempted go-around. The crosswind and the proximity of the small tree were related factors. - [NTSB CHI97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA040.md): Beech B55 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N17732 · Substantial damage > the pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice. - [NTSB LAX97FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA059.md): Morane-Saulnier MS760 II · Irvine, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N2TE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in a steep banked turn to the landing runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft… - [NTSB ANC97FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA009.md): Cessna 185 · Marshall, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N93829 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB IAD97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA026.md): Cessna 205 · Columbia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1892Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was a tailwind condition. - [NTSB LAX97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA049.md): Beech 95-C55 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N3774Q · Destroyed > the pilot's lack of situational awareness (becoming lost/disoriented during the approach), his failure to fly the approach as charted, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, while attempting an abrupt turn toward the airport, which led to an… - [NTSB LAX97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA047.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N8447B · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits during an attempted recovery. The noninstrument-rated… - [NTSB SEA97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N4713Q · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which allowed his aircraft to encounter wake turbulence from a Lear Jet, and/or the student allowed the aircraft to stall. The crosswind component from the quartering headwind was a possible factor. - [NTSB LAX97FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · Goleta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N210WW · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an instrument approach, due to spatial disorientation, and/or his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's delay (or failure) to initiate a missed… - [NTSB SEA97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA029.md): Bell 206B3 · Ballston, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N921RB · Substantial damage > a loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD97FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA022.md): Piper PA-34-220T · West Milton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N8468H · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control after an undetermined failure of the automatic flight control. A contributing factor was failure of the maintenance technician to have the airplane test flown prior to release. - [NTSB FTW97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N25JM · Substantial damage > Loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX97FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA036.md): Cessna 310I · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N8046M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb following initiation of a missed approach in fog due to spatial disorientation, and his inadequate training by company personnel. Potential rescue was delayed due to the FAA radar controller's failure to follow… - [NTSB CHI97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA025.md): Enstrom F28F · Gutherie, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N86214 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and not maintaining control of the helicopter during its rearward flight. A factor was the pilot's over-confidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB MIA97FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA020.md): Piper PA-60-600 · New Bern, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N8239J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in kind of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA024.md): Cessna 177B · Chancellor, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N34994 · Destroyed > the pilot's attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, his initiating VFR flight into IMC conditions, his spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors were fog, dark night, and inoperative directional gyro. - [NTSB IAD97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA015.md): Ayres Scorpion Executive · Union Vale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1996 · N3903C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a fence and a cherry picker (vehicle). A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=60 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&page=59 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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