# NTSB investigations, MT: 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 SEA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA043.md): Bell UH-1B · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N46969 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of collective control friction during takeoff that resulted in a collective bounce oscillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA240.md): Luscombe 8E · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N45486 · Substantial damage
  > a flight control jam for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA194.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jordan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N7145Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA179.md): Cessna 170A · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N1316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain while manuevering to avoid the transmission lines. The sun glare was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA187.md): Aviat Husky A1-B · Winston, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N246AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in a canyon that led to a stall. The pilot's decision to fly along the canyon wall at a low altitude and low energy state was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA119.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8771T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…
- [NTSB LAX07FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA150.md): Cessna S550 · Dillon, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N22HP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [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 SEA06LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA109.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N1123W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the left-hand control yoke to the left-hand control column, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly verify the installation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control in flight…
- [NTSB SEA06FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA022.md): Cessna 425 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2005 · N701QR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were dark night conditions, clouds, icing conditions, low visibility and snow.
- [NTSB SEA05CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA149.md): Hughes 269A · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2005 · N801CP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while executing a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA109.md): Jackson Rans S-6S · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N133DJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a stall/spin during final approach to land. A contributing factor was the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA05FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2005 · N106PM · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA083.md): Hughes 269A · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N7054C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA001.md): Aviat A-1 · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N79795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA119.md): Apco Powered Parachute · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of trying a low altitude quick turning maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA04FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA032.md): Cessna 182G · Glasgow, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N3171S · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA140.md): Piper PA-18A · Zurich, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2003 · N6792B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA111.md): Piper PA-11 · Alzada, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N4565M · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed in a turn while maneuvering close to the ground resulting in a stall condition. A contributing factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA105.md): Cessna T337G · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N4TD · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent stall and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03TA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Plentywood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N91620 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during a hovering turn. High wind conditions and excessive remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA040.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Garryowen, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N24MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's allowing the aircraft to inadvertently enter into a stall condition at low altitude while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N4389A · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fort Peck, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N22EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control and foreign object damage to the aileron and wing. The restricted movement of the flight controls was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA031.md): Mooney M20E · Glasgow, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2002 · N38AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction from flying the aircraft while attempting to retract the landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA01MA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01MA163.md): Kawasaki KV-107-II · Emigrant, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N186CH · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during cruise/climb flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA124.md): Piper PA-22 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB SEA01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Augusta, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N2564M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.
- [NTSB SEA00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA193.md): Hughes 269B · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9503F · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during hover operations. Inadequate remedial action by the pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA165.md): Ladd Nieuport 11 · White Pine, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff after becoming airborne. Contributing factors were his lack of overall recent flight experience and the stall.
- [NTSB SEA00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA151.md): Kokenge Glastar · Butte, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N4350K · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA144.md): Eiriavion PIK 20E · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N27RT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entering an inadvertent stall condition during a high angle of bank turn (maneuvering), and the lack of adequate altitude in which to successfully recover before ground impact.
- [NTSB SEA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA110.md): Hoye Kolb Twinstar MK III · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N618HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Inadequate altitude for recovery was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA189.md): Cessna 172D · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N2479Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff from a soft field takeoff. Factors include high density alttiude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA139.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M18B · Hingham, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N4326M · Substantial damage
  > Restricted aileron travel for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA091.md): Stephens Vortex · Chinook, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N9261N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA98FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA078.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N121BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA066.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Colstrip, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1998 · N2777H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft above maximum gross weight, resulting in her inability to attain a sustained climb rate after becoming airborne. A factor was high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA037.md): Piper PA-11 · Bridger, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N947MG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB SEA98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA031.md): Cessna 150F · Havre, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N8798G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control after his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include his lack of total flight experience and incapacitation due to alcohol.
- [NTSB SEA97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA204.md): Piper J-3 · Jordan, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N98833 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an inadvertent stall/spin entry. Factors include buzzing, a rapid pull-up, and failure to maintain proper airspeed (Vs).
- [NTSB SEA97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA185.md): Cessna 172L · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N7925G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA162.md): Cessna 320E · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N3425Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing when asymmetric power was applied. A factor was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA164.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Biddle, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N3253B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition on takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA97FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA133.md): Cessna U206E · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N206EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's flight into known adverse weather and the subsequent overload and separation of the right wing-strut fuselage-to-strut attach point. Factors contributing were clouds and obscuration.
- [NTSB SEA97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA109.md): Learjet 35A · Great Falls, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N1AH · Substantial damage
  > the captain's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the subsequent improper response to a simulated loss of engine power, resulting in liftoff at an airspeed below that for which sustained flight was possible.
- [NTSB SEA97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA090.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Plentywood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N33976 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the tailwheel aircraft, his inadequate recurrent training, and…
- [NTSB SEA97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Winston, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N9080P · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to hypoxia. Failure of the pilot to use available oxygen is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA209.md): Cessna 340A · Wise River, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N128RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure,…
- [NTSB SEA96FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pray, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N7529J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid higher terrain during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the narrow…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MT' 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=MT

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