# NTSB investigations, ID: 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 SEA08FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA042.md): Beech 200 · Salmon, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N925TT · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's failure to remove ice and snow from the airplane prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight preparation/actions, falling snow, and a low ambient temperature.
- [NTSB LAX07LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA278.md): Skykits Savannah ADV · Lava Hot Spring, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N769R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07TA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA214.md): Bell 214ST · McCall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N724HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA198.md): Cessna 182B · Leadore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N2625G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA125.md): Cessna 170B · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [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 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 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 SEA06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N2288D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A quartering tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA201.md): Cessna P210N · Salmon, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N45SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA181.md): Piper PA-14 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N5104H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while spotting/locating Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep.
- [NTSB SEA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA164.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Driggs, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA134.md): Jones Long EZ · Marsing, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2005 · N58LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, and his subsequent delay in attempting a recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the taxiway berm.
- [NTSB SEA05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA129.md): Mooney M20J · Hailey, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N201U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Elk River, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N704JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane during initial climb due to the restricted movement of the control yoke and rudder control by the passenger, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
- [NTSB SEA05TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05TA028.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA025.md): Cessna 208B · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N25SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA124.md): Mooney M20R · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB SEA04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA110.md): Quicksilver MXL · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an undetermined in-flight operational phase resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include strong gusty winds in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB SEA03FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA173.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA03CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA144.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N2709Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the elevator gust lock prior to flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA045.md): Cessna 501 · Carey, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA042.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N9257X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. High and gusting winds were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA043.md): S.N.I.A.S SE 3130 Alouette II · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2001 · N31330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA017.md): Cessna 425 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2000 · N41054 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed with an asymmetric thrust condition, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was an asymmetric engine thrust condition, which was present for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA172.md): Cessna 411 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N411TK · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during approach for landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA104.md): Lunn RV-6A · Hammett, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N322KE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entering an inadvertent stall condition, and the lack of adequate altitude in which to successfully recover before ground impact.
- [NTSB SEA99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA166.md): Pitts 11 · Iona, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N11PU · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed recovery from a snap roll. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated.
- [NTSB SEA99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA159.md): Gentry Series 5 Vixen · Naples, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N199DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn back toward the departure surface, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA120.md): Anderson Rans S-12 · Bowmont, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N9230X · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control was not maintained while maneuvering at low altitude. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA115.md): Grumman G-164B · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N8005C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, resulting in stall/mush and inability of the aircraft to sustain level flight. Factors included high density altitude, a tailwind, an uphill takeoff surface, and crops in the…
- [NTSB SEA99FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA116.md): Cessna 182D · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N8761X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. Factors included high density altitude conditions and high terrain, which obstructed view of the runway and limited maneuvering space in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB SEA99FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA176.md): Cessna 152 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N714UZ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and uncontrolled collision with terrain. A factor was mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA047.md): Aviat A-1 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N345HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver to view a coyote on the ground. A related factor was the pilot's low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's recommended balked landing procedure, resulting in a stall. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, the pilot's lack of total experience, and insufficient…
- [NTSB SEA98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA175.md): Maule M-7-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N1048G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA115.md): Tracy Avid Mark IV · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N4353D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N44536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush into the terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA102.md): Cessna TR182 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6386T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action after his dual student attempted a soft field takeoff with inadequate airspeed and premature lift off.
- [NTSB SEA98FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA083.md): Papa 51 Thunder Mustang · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N151TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA082.md): Cessna 150L · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N1479Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of consciousness by the pilot-in-command/flight instructor, resulting in loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA045.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Moreland, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N50963 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was his lack of familiarity in the make/model.
- [NTSB SEA98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA042.md): Cessna T303 · Midvale, ID · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N727RT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA040.md): Freije Lancair IV · Garwood, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N109GF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after entering known adverse weather. Related factors were, the pilot's failure to follow the published IFR departure procedures, low ceilings and snow, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB SEA98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA019.md): Blue Denney Kitfox Model 3 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1997 · N89DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA218.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dixie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > Shifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability. A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA200.md): Cessna 170A · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N1487D · Destroyed
  > A horse and children wandered onto the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA169.md): Weatherly 620B · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA97FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA041.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N6425W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Flight into adverse weather and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N28765 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to verify whether the flaps had raised, the resultant premature lift-off, and trees on the adjacent golf course.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=ID&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" = 'ID' 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=ID

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