# NTSB investigations, CA: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA055.md): Brooks Exec 162F · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2007 · N66012 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in rotorcraft.
- [NTSB SEA08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA036.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB LAX08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA023.md): Cessna 172S · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N21101 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb, and his impairment from alcohol.
- [NTSB LAX08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA021.md): Beech A36 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA018.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N412KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and correct a descent and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering at a low altitude and reduced airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA07LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA266.md): St. Claire Ragtop-01 · Perris, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N3134Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the undetermined brake malfunction.
- [NTSB LAX07CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA273.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N132SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions and to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA247.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Kernville, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N2520P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX07FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA258.md): Raytheon A36 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N1098F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's sudden encounter with a wind shift during the initial takeoff climb that resulted in degraded climb performance and a stall mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's over gross weight condition, high density altitude, the…
- [NTSB SEA07LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA242.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2007 · N6003G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA231.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-CM · Benton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N41BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering and the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain conditions, unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain-induced turbulent wind…
- [NTSB LAX07CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA237.md): Beech C35 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N8973A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA07LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA196.md): North American F-51D · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N51TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA219.md): Piper PA-28-181 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N38137 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt low altitude flight operations into a box canyon in mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which led to an accelerated stall and spin.
- [NTSB LAX07GA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07GA217.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N811HP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncommanded roll and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors in the accident were the flying pilot's failure to request assistance from the second pilot in a timely manner and…
- [NTSB LAX07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N1054E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA07LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA154.md): Bell UH-1B · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N2087S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during hover for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA186.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N4463T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain the minimum single engine control airspeed (air) and directional control while turning to final approach. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial actions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA141.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N5231L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to lack of airplane climb performance, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA175.md): Skygear Skygear · Chino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N51291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA07CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA130.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2007 · N363AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during a simulated power loss after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB LAX07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA152.md): Stinson 108 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N97648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA147.md): Ceridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N169BC · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA142.md): McDonald J4B-2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N445SM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot by the drug substances identified in the toxicological testing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA140.md): Cessna 182Q · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N97287 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA107.md): Cessna 172B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N7546X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [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 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 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 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 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 LAX07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA067.md): Cessna 150J · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N50814 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA059.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Concord, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N1AM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the prescribed instrument approach procedures and to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the airport environment that led to a stall.
- [NTSB SEA07FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA035.md): Beech D95A · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N144PG · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX07TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA051.md): Learjet 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N26FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB LAX07LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA047.md): Interavia E-3 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N4426X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA023.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Brentwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA289.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to comply with weight and balance limitations and failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA279.md): Cessna T210G · So Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N6821R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his inadequate remedial actions during a balloon in the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA264.md): Schifferer Breezy RLU-1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N577JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX06LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA262.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Mojave, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N12DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing low-level aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent accelerated stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [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 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 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 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 LAX06LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA170.md): Schlitter Rans S-18 Stinger · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N24052 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA168.md): Grumman G-164A · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2006 · N4892 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CA&occurrence=250&page=2

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=CA

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