# 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 LAX06LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA255.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N502WQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering resulting from an incapacitating physiological event.
- [NTSB LAX06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA252.md): Cessna 172M · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N12626 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper soft-field takeoff technique and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver was also causal.
- [NTSB NYC06TA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06TA190.md): MD Helicopter 500N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 2006 · N520AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ANC06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA105.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2006 · N35RF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the inadvertent stall, and the flight…
- [NTSB DEN06FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA107.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Winter Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N5232X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver, an inadvertent stall/spin, and…
- [NTSB LAX06CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA250.md): Robinson R-22B · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N475SH · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and incorrect remedial action. A factor was the student pilot's loss of control in a hovering turn.
- [NTSB DFW06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA194.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N6106 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA06TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06TA152.md): Cessna TU206G · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N5421X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to a downdraft on short final followed by an uncontrolled descent to a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA246.md): Cessna 177B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N30652 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Clouds, rain, and dark night conditions were factors.
- [NTSB ANC06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA106.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Hoonah, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N8216E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA201.md): Beech A36 · Mason, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N9205Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush on takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the building and vehicles that were contacted.
- [NTSB ANC06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA099.md): Cessna 150F · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N8896G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear assembly, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA110.md): Arter RV6 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N112WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and the ground. Factor in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display and impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB ANC06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N9588B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with high brush during the landing flare. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI06FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA196.md): Shaw Europa XS · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N229WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW06CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA190.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N9952W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing factors were the sudden wind shift and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA189.md): Piper PA19/L-18C · Katy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3134F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA106.md): Cessna 172F · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N5324R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DFW06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA184.md): Piper J3 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N6732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB SEA06FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA142.md): Hawker Siddeley MK-58A Hunter · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N58MX · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB MIA06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA122.md): Cessna 320E · Wimauma, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N227DG · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Parker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N85086 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, rising terrain, and improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB SEA06LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA140.md): Cessna 182B · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N2434G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff and initial climb out.
- [NTSB DEN06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA096.md): Bell 206L-3 · Taos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N44NM · Substantial damage
  > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a right yaw, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to perform…
- [NTSB ANC06CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA090.md): Schweizer 300C · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1831A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the certificated flight instructor (CFI) to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's improper use of the cyclic trim.
- [NTSB DFW06FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA180.md): Beech C24R · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N78MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door.
- [NTSB CHI06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA186.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N8163Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot' failure to maintain sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilots failure to properly set the flaps for the go-around.
- [NTSB CHI06CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA183.md): Cessna 172S · Baltimore, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N335SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff which resulted in the inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N96758 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA178.md): Moon Rans S-14 · Berlin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N43293 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA171.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Monticello, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The misplaced parachute suspension line, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX06CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA223.md): Piper PA28-181 · Dorris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N6413C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA180.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N43060 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's excessive landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane stalling. A factor to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the runway edge light that the airplane struck.
- [NTSB ANC06LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA087.md): Kennedy Chinook Plus 2 · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N9077M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA134.md): Taylor Royal T · Davenport, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N2554 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA174.md): Cessna 172L · Burnett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N7943G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC06FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA162.md): Cessna 310D · Sutton, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N6867T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA221.md): Robinson R-44 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N52EP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while in a downwind hover.
- [NTSB LAX06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA220.md): Bell 206B · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2006 · N205LA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2006 · N7658H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a low level pass, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC06FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA155.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Tafton, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N8371X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB SEA06FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA126.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N768H · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA128.md): Unknown Challenger II · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA119.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N7788Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA090.md): Excel Jet Sport Jet · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N350SJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA074.md): Cessna 185F · Bettles, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N94204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, and an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA156.md): Cessna 182N · Cooperstown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9073G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high…
- [NTSB NYC06CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA172.md): Rotorway 162-F · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N549AB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot inadvertently allowing the skids to contact the ground resulting in dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB SEA06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA121.md): Bell 206L · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N265SH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an attempted precationary landing after a takeoff over uneven, sloping, brush-covered terrain. Factors include the pilot using the wrong performance chart while completing his preflight performance calculations, the…
- [NTSB NYC06FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA145.md): Raytheon B36TC · North Garden, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2006 · N202EN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning onto the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.

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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=9

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