# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC07LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA095.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Circleville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · C-GFPQ · Substantial damage
  > The glider's inadvertent encounter with mechanical turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA130.md): Beech 35-B33 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N9556Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the high wind conditions and wind shear encounter on final approach, that led to a failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and a stall.
- [NTSB CHI07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA102.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N8969J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA073.md): Culver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000 · Yanceyville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N666AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and…
- [NTSB SEA07LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA097.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Cibecue, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N42487 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper control of the airplane during an off airport landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological condition, impairment due to overdose of prescription medication, inadequate in-flight planning and mountainous…
- [NTSB LAX07FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA123.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N6267D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon.
- [NTSB CHI07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA098.md): Wakewood Lancair O-200 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N351DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA085.md): Beech F-35 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N3329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground.
- [NTSB DFW07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA090.md): Schilleci RV-6 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N606S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing an instrument approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing fog.
- [NTSB NYC07FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA088.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N33521 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…
- [NTSB MIA07CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA065.md): Cessna 172R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N95129 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA084.md): Boykin Rotorway Exec 162F · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N496SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM resulting in an uncontrolled descent to a hard landing. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA083.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Jacksonville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N324ST · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which was a result of spatial disorientation after takeoff into instrument conditions with an operationally degraded electronic primary flight display. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ATL07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA061.md): Harrison Robert J. Longez · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N17XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent inflight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA07CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA080.md): Robinson R22 Beta 2 · Taylorsville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2007 · N74347 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA063.md): Jimenez Reymundo Challenger II Specia · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7023D · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to remove the aft seat belt from around the aft control stick prior to flight.
- [NTSB DFW07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA085.md): Cessna 150 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N4242U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA081.md): Cessna 500 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N511AT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate guidance and procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer regarding operation of the pneumatic de-icing boots. Also causal was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate directives which failed to require manufacturers to direct…
- [NTSB MIA07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA107.md): Robinson R-44-II · Isla Grande, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N72PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which resulted in damage to the helicopter during the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA076.md): Cessna 172E · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N5759T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.
- [NTSB DEN07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA072.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N7681H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB NYC07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA077.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N4663D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's distracted attention due to the inaccurate flap indicator.
- [NTSB NYC07MA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07MA073.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Princeville, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N354NT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten (torque) the flight control servo lower attachment clevis, and reinstall a functioning lock washer, which resulted in a flight control disconnect and a complete loss of helicopter control. Contributing…
- [NTSB ATL07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA048.md): Mooney M20J · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2007 · N4WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertenent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX07LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA099.md): Mallian Rocket II · Arvin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N789JM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA160.md): Ingraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N320TX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA077.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2007 · N8347V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control in flight. A factor to the accident is that the dual student did not maintain directional control of the helicopter while manuevering, which subsequently caused the instructor to…
- [NTSB ATL07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA046.md): Robinson R-44 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2007 · N448BP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA07LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2007 · N2213Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA045.md): Hiller UH-12A · Bethlehem, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N8180H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, which resulted in an attempted autorotation and in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot exceeding the helicopters takeoff capability.
- [NTSB MIA07CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA051.md): Van's RV7A · Green Cove, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N938JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, a hard landing, and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent stall, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA091.md): Maule M-7-235B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N39KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident…
- [NTSB DFW07FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA071.md): Stevens KB-2 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2007 · N6KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane while in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was the high wind with terrain induced turbulence and the absence of the gyroplane's horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ATL07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA043.md): Burkhart-Grob G109 · Monticello, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2007 · N3875R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control, an in-flight collision with a hangar, and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA087.md): Wampole Mini-Max · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA068.md): Fortuna Sonex · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · N229P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. A contributing factor was the group of trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA059.md): Beech H-18 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA039.md): Cessna C150 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2007 · N5843E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with objects. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA057.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N9670T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC07FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA065.md): Socata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N944CA · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach.
- [NTSB ATL07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA037.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N491AE · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during hover in ground effect, and the second pilot's (a certificated flight instructor), delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor…
- [NTSB NYC07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA093.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA018.md): Piper PA-12 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N3233M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were variable wind conditions, and an inadvertent…
- [NTSB LAX07MA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07MA069.md): Cessna 525 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N77215 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the second pilots inadequate preflight, failure to properly secure the front baggage door, and the front…
- [NTSB DEN07LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA049.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N8183E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated dual student's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach to avoid a stall. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent…
- [NTSB CHI07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA059.md): Cessna 425 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N425TN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the aerodynamic stall/mush encountered at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA046.md): Cessna TR182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2007 · N5443S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA055.md): Cessna 310 · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N2625H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA052.md): Cessna TR182 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N7090S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.

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## 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=6

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