# NTSB investigations, IA: 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 1 of 2 · 87 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA212.md): Bell 47G-5 · Jesup, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N8140J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA008.md): Cessna 310R · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N310SK · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed while landing which resulted in the airplane stalling 20 feet above the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's execution of the approach when reported weather conditions were below the… - [NTSB CHI05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA083.md): Mooney M20E · Bloomfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N6092Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The low altitude was a factor. - [NTSB CHI05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA082.md): Matthews Christen Eagle II · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N85SM · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed, and the stall/spin encountered during aerobatic maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the pilot exceeding the published airplane's aft center of gravity limit and a factor in the pilot rated… - [NTSB CHI05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N7841N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the encountered turbulence, the gusting wind conditions and the airport hangar. - [NTSB CHI04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA004.md): Cessna 140 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N72701 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the strong, gusty wind condition. - [NTSB CHI03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA203.md): Aerotrike DPS · Brandon, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff when he departed from a bean field, and the airplane stalled as a result of low airspeed during takeoff climb. Factors to the accident included the pilot's total lack of experience, the… - [NTSB CHI03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA088.md): Cessna 182R · North English, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N6211E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's improper decision to attempt to takeoff from a short, grass taxiway instead of departing from a runway aligned with the prevailing winds,… - [NTSB CHI03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA013.md): Wondrasek Rans S-10 Sakota · Missouri Valley, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N228DW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N53066 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI01FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA230.md): Beech K35 · Grafton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6062E · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue into known adverse weather. A factor was the thunderstorm. - [NTSB CHI01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA026.md): Luscombe 8A · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N71134 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate distance/altitude in the traffic pattern and the… - [NTSB CHI00LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA281.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N82748 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip. - [NTSB CHI99LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Perry, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N66271 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in her failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI99FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA147.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N96876 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground. - [NTSB CHI98LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA346.md): Needham Glastar · Allison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N37JN · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI98FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA244.md): Stubbe-Kitfox Classic · Traer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N494S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot of the Kitfox to maintain flying speed (Vs). - [NTSB CHI98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA186.md): Sheets Kitfox II · Greenfield, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N487JS · Destroyed > the initial climb airspeed not obtained/maintained after liftoff by the pilot in command. A factor was the improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA142.md): Bombardier Rans S-9 · Waukee, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N5360D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall while performing intentional buzzing maneuvers. - [NTSB CHI98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA015.md): Reed-Madsen Taylor Bird · Humboldt, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N12121 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot-in-command to attain airspeed and maintain control of the aircraft, resulting in a stall/mush. - [NTSB CHI97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA280.md): Piper PA-28 · Monona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA277.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N7058T · Destroyed > inadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the student pilot allowed the rotor rpm to diminish after the examiner simulated a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N733FT · Substantial damage > the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience. - [NTSB CHI97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Woodbine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N60971 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors were the high temperature and high vegetation. - [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 CHI96LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA254.md): Cessna 150 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6106K · Substantial damage > inadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the student's over compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1996 · N3679M · Substantial damage > the pilot not using the airplane's deice system which resulted in an accumulation of empennage ice and a tailplane stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions, and the icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Nora Springs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N6094R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high… - [NTSB CHI95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA228.md): Reed RS15 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N964 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to release the tow rope, which led to a stall of the tow airplane. - [NTSB CHI94LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA295.md): Schreiber-Stitts SA-3B · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N79GJ · Substantial damage > A loose intake manifold pipe on the airplane's engine which resulted from improper maintenance. Factors associated with this accident were the builder/pilot improperly installing the intake manifold pipe and the alternate landing area's high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA120.md): Defelici Kitfox III · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N596D · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent interference with the flight controls by the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI93DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD03.md): Howard W. Dutton Glas AIR II RG · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N92T · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining aircraft control. - [NTSB CHI93GA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93GA204.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fort Madison, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N301U · Substantial damage > the pilot-in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were door not secured, checklist not followed, diverted attention of the pilot-in-command, and emergency procedure not followed. - [NTSB CHI92DCD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD10.md): Curt Hoffstad Pitts S1-S · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N90LB · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during aerobatic flight. - [NTSB CHI92DCD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD05.md): Rutter 532 Commander · Washburn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N211CL · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gryocopter during initial climb. - [NTSB CHI92DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD02.md): Quad City Challenger · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during final approach. Weather conditions, high wind and turbulence, were factors in the accident. - [NTSB CHI91DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD03.md): Tullis Tierra II · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N2162S · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight. - [NTSB CHI90LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA257.md): Cessna 150F · Clutier, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N3016X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. - [NTSB MKC90FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA130.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N67223 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter during maneuvering flight. Darkness and the pilot's manner of flying the aircraft (ostentatious display) were considered to be related factors. - [NTSB MKC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA013.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N2366N · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing phase coupled with the cfi's inadequate supervision during the instructional flight. The cfi's lack of familiarity with the accident aircraft was a contributing… - [NTSB MKC89GA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89GA147.md): Maule MX-7 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N6131M · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall and loss of control. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude to recover from a stall. - [NTSB MKC89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N89867 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MKC88FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA175.md): Cessna 310R · Latimer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1988 · N36HD · Destroyed > The pilot had completed his normal flight schedule and was assigned an additional trip from des moines, Iowa to st paul, Minnesota. Calculations show that the pilot had flown an estimated 5 hours in the 8 1/2 hours preceding the accident. The line attendant… - [NTSB MKC88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA169.md): Cessna 195 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N3040B · Substantial damage > The new owner of the acft asked the former owner to ride with him in the right seat while doing some touch and go landings. After the first circuit the former owner said he felt the pilot needed additional training before attempting to fly the acft as PIC.… - [NTSB MKC88DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCD01.md): Bohnker Tierra II · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N116LB · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the takeoff run and liftoff appeared normal, but after liftoff the aircraft veered to the right (into the crosswind). The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder and aileron. When he was unsuccessful, he retarded throttle. The plane… - [NTSB MKC88FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA058.md): Cessna 172N · Oxford, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N5816E · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to be in trouble immediatley after takeoff, as the wings were rapidly rocking while it was struggling to stay airborne. The aircraft turned sharply left, where it then barely cleared a row of trees. The airplane… - [NTSB MKC87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA155.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Swea City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1987 · N2338Y · Substantial damage > The acft was engaged in ag spray operations near Swea City, Iowa. The PIC stated that he was making a procedure turn after a swath run. The PIC further stated that the acft stalled in the turn and the acft descended into the fld he had been spraying. The PIC… - [NTSB MKC87FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA148.md): Watts 532 Elite · Davenport, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1987 · N5352 · Substantial damage > Witnesses located 1/4 mi north of the accident site, observed the gyrocopter departing the Davenport, IA airport and turning to the southwest. While in cruise flight the witnesses observed the aircraft moving in an up and down motion prior to what appeared to… - [NTSB MKC87FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA138.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Mason City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N9391R · Destroyed > The airplane was in a normal appearing climb after takeoff when it pitched up to a 70 to 80 degree attitude, stalled, dropped the right wing, then leveled the wings and hit the ground in a near-flat attitude. The weight and CG were within limits. No preimpact… - [NTSB MKC87FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ogden, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N44626 · Destroyed > The airplane was equipped for IFR flight. The pilot was not instrument rated. The pilot had been briefed earlier that VFR flight was not recommended. The pilot did not update the weather for this flight. The front of the airplane was buried seven feet in the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IA&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" = 'IA' 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=IA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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