# 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 CHI97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA018.md): Frost RAF 2000 GTX SE · Adrian, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N914VT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA030.md): Bell 206B · Supai, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N90144 · Destroyed
  > improper routing of the external cargo hoist cable (over helicopter skid), which resulted in lateral imbalance and roll-over of the helicopter, as weight on the cable became effective.
- [NTSB FTW97FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA032.md): Mooney M20J · San Leon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N25LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall and spin of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97TA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97TA023.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N3098G · Substantial damage
  > inadequate procedure and inadequate monitoring by the pilot, the operator, and/or other personnel, which allowed one of three external cables to the seed bucket to become entangled with the right skid of the helicopter, resulting in an imbalance and loss of…
- [NTSB LAX97FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Indio Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N2157P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation which led to a loss of aircraft control, and exceeding the aircraft's structural design limits after the aircraft had entered a descending spiral. The pilot's lack of instrument flight currency and the dark night were…
- [NTSB MIA97FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA013.md): Cessna 172P · St. Croix · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N9818L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB IAD97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sheffield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N2571Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD97FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA011.md): Ryan Navion · New Hartford, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1996 · N4564K · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA010.md): Bellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA009.md): Cessna 172A · Lebanon, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N9890T · Destroyed
  > improper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; and failure of the aircrews (in both aircraft) to ensure a timely release of the glider tow rope.
- [NTSB SEA97FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Halsey, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N512HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter and collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in helicopters, and interpersonal relationship problems between the pilot and…
- [NTSB ANC97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA004.md): Burns Burn Experimental · Sitka, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N239AH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the cockpit door/canopy.
- [NTSB SEA97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA013.md): Keith Vans RV-6A · Hurricane, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N16DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (diphenhydramine) which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were: dark night lighting conditions; inoperative airport runway lights; the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA011.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N7150A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering behind an F4F aircraft. The lack of altitude for a recovery was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA015.md): Beech BE-55B · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N179DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to lower the flaps.
- [NTSB SEA97GA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97GA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Holden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N91017 · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…
- [NTSB SEA97FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA006.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N666HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment of judgment and performance, his decision to fly while impaired, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft which led to the aircraft's design stress limits being exceeded and inflight separation of the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA010.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Santa Rita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N51582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA006.md): Bell 47G-5A · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N8135J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB IAD97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA003.md): Maule MX-7 · Mahopac, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6124Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related to the accident was: the quartering tailwind that was encountered during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Coudersport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N5154E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed would be maintained, while maneuvering at low altitude to photograph a residence. The rising terrain and lack of altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N94526 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB FTW97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA009.md): Young Cozy MK IV · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N96PJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/builder's improper design change which resulted in a loss of control following an intentional stall. A factor was an erroneous weight-and-balance calculation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA004.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 · Sterling, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N597R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn.
- [NTSB MIA97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA001.md): Beech 58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N4178S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an in flight collision with the runway. A factor in this accident was the pilot diverted his attention away from flying the airplane to fix his shoe lace.
- [NTSB ANC97FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N64RS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA221.md): Cessna 172M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1996 · N5459H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a premature lift-off and an encounter with the terrain during the aborted landing. Excessive extension of the wing flaps was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA404.md): Republic RC-3 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N6103K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA232.md): Air Tractor 402 · Slocomb, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N9130M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC96TA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96TA163.md): de Havilland U-6A · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N67207 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain (water). Turbulence was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA342.md): Bell 206B · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N909CM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to turn right instead of left.
- [NTSB LAX96FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA340.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Caliente, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N2393W · Destroyed
  > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI) by allowing the airplane to flying into a box canyon area, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with wooded terrain. The CFI's…
- [NTSB ANC96FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA161.md): Piper PA-18 · Minto, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N241WH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water).
- [NTSB LAX96LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA345.md): Cessna 172F · Ehrenberg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N5536T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to perform a low altitude evasive maneuver with inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC96FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA158.md): Champion 7EC · May Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N9061B · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering and/or flying at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot allowed the weight and balance (aft…
- [NTSB CHI96LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA336.md): Kenoyer Horizon ONE · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N1153X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA332.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N43687 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA149.md): Champion 7GCBC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N88359 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's use of a medication with sedative…
- [NTSB FTW96LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA382.md): Champion 7GCBC · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N9071L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a whirlwind.
- [NTSB SEA96FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA209.md): Cessna 340A · Wise River, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N128RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure,…
- [NTSB MIA96LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA226.md): Air Tractor 301 · St Clair, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N8563S · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to ground.
- [NTSB CHI96FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA327.md): Beech 23 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96TA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA207.md): Bell 206L-3 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1996 · N253EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, concerning maneuvers to position the helicopter for aerial application; and inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the…
- [NTSB CHI96FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA330.md): Green Castle Avid Flyer Aerobat · Oxford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1996 · N95GC · Destroyed
  > failure of the private pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, during the initial climb and turn to the crosswind leg; and a delay by the flight instructor (CFI) in taking remedial action to avoid a stall.
- [NTSB ANC96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA142.md): Cessna 206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N1801Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CHI96FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA324.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N7082W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB IAD96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA142.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.
- [NTSB CHI96LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA325.md): Karr Titan Tornado · Union Pier, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N238PW · Destroyed
  > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and intentional aerobatics.
- [NTSB ANC96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N4393Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent inadvertent stall.

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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=60

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