# NTSB investigations, MA: 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 ATL07FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA125.md): Cessna 172M · Mansfield, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N19952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB ATL07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA104.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Gardner, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N4337P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC07FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA130.md): Mooney M20J · Canton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N4126H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA081.md): Cessna 500 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N511AT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate guidance and procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer regarding operation of the pneumatic de-icing boots. Also causal was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate directives which failed to require manufacturers to direct…
- [NTSB NYC07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA077.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA065.md): Socata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N944CA · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach.
- [NTSB NYC07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA093.md): Schweizer 269C · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N6777W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a climb during takeoff which resulted in a diminished climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the turf runway and a tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA107.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9018Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the intermediate tailrotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of directional control at a hover.
- [NTSB NYC05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA106.md): Cessna 172N · Edgartown, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N5118D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. [This report was modified on June 10, 2008]
- [NTSB IAD05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA007.md): SanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N166DK · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC04CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA202.md): Cessna 305A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N5208G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA191.md): Mooney M20K · Edgartown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N231LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA134.md): Cessna 172M · Worcester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N73704 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA133.md): Mosher Avid Heavy Hauler · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N5139W · Destroyed
  > The malfunction of the elevator control system, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA205.md): Cessna 182T · Concord, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N963LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings.
- [NTSB NYC03FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA203.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03MA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03MA183.md): Beech 1900D · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N240CJ · Destroyed
  > The improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable, and subsequent inadequate functional check of the maintenance performed, which resulted in a reversal of the elevator trim system and a loss of control in-flight. Factors were the flightcrew's…
- [NTSB NYC03FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA132.md): Aviat A-1 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N49369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD03FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA043.md): Beechcraft B200 · Leominster, MA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N257CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude maneuver using an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a building. A factor was the pilot's impairment from prescription medications.
- [NTSB IAD03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA033.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Westford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N241WC · Substantial damage
  > The inflight loss of control due to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA019.md): Mooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N2165Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA003.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N8071Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing facilities wind conditions, and inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA163.md): Niemann Champion II · Foxboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N7072X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB IAD02TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02TA081.md): Crawford Widebody Long EZ · Martha's Vineyard, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation from a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke.)
- [NTSB NYC01FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA189.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Westfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N3DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA128.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N8365M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA207.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2176T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB IAD00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA048.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N6340L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC99FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA216.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N98FM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, and the pilot-under-instruction's panic and subsequent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB NYC99MA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99MA178.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N9253N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were haze, and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA183.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N28764 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA064.md): Cessna 172D · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N2507Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC98FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA117.md): Morelli Rans S9 · Taunton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N1189Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft in an unapproved configuration contrary to procedures resulting in diminished aircraft control, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall/spin event. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB NYC98GA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98GA113.md): Cessna 182R · Middleborough, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N9885E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR go-around. A factor was the impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB NYC98FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA111.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lincoln, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N82824 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.
- [NTSB NYC98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA063.md): Cessna 172K · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1998 · N79588 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stall
- [NTSB NYC98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9604H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft prior to takeoff resulting in degraded climb performance and a subsequent stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB NYC98FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA034.md): Beech BE-S35 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N5667K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact into trees. Related factors were high wind and turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA024.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3EV · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to follow standard practices while simulating and practicing emergency…
- [NTSB IAD97FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA123.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N5045F · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA111.md): Cessna 150L · Westfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA108.md): Schweizer SGS 135 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N17976 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [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 NYC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA140.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA135.md): Bell 206B III · South Carver, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N444JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver. This put the helicopter in a low slow down wind, high power demand turn, where it encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and the subsequent collision…
- [NTSB NYC95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA180.md): Wright JUNGSTER-I · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N26241 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA160.md): Raven S-60A · Deerfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N4214A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related factors.

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

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