# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA156.md): Cessna 182N · Cooperstown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9073G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high… - [NTSB CHI03LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA266.md): Cessna 172G · Bowdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N6057R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines. - [NTSB CHI01LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA305.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N240ND · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB CHI01LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA273.md): Grumman G-164B · Hazelton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N48624 · Destroyed > the pilot's ostentatious display when he performed a low level manuever and stalled the airplane. - [NTSB CHI01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA214.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N9900P · Substantial damage > the pilot stalled the airplane while manuevering to avoid the power lines. A factor was the power lines. - [NTSB CHI00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Portland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N91891 · Substantial damage > the pilot intentionally operated the airplane with known damage on the left wing which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA151.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Maddock, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N8515L · Destroyed > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the turbulent weather condition, the inadvertent stall, and the inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N4590Y · Destroyed > the pilot not attaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the stall/mush and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA020.md): Becker Wag Aero Super Sport · Hamilton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N285BB · Destroyed > the fatigue failure of the lower wing strut attachment bracket. - [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA305.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N4443S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, high aircraft weight, and pilot's delayed jettison of the load, as well as the roadway and crop. - [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N9882K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA064.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Munich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damage > the pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use… - [NTSB CHI95LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA323.md): Haugen Kolb Firestar II · Souris, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N42996 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the ultralight vehicle. - [NTSB CHI95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA241.md): Cessna 188 · Bremen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9980G · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA217.md): Schweizer G-164B · Kenmare, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N6623Q · Destroyed > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining proper climb rate. - [NTSB CHI94LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA345.md): Cessna 150G · New Town, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N6685F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of wing flaps and premature lift-off. The pilot's poor preflight preparation was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA220.md): Beech V35B · Northwood, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N8BL · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation of the pilot in command during initial climb. - [NTSB CHI92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA196.md): Luscombe 8E · Napoleon, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N2264K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall. - [NTSB CHI92DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Orr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9935 · Substantial damage > A stall encountered during the spray run reversal turn. Factors related to the accident are the attempted downwind turn, and insufficient altitude for recovery. - [NTSB CHI92DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gardner, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N6541Z · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. - [NTSB CHI90FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA214.md): Cessna 150L · Donnybrook, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N10094 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain. - [NTSB DEN90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA161.md): Cessna 150L · Hettinger, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N11580 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Contributing factors were: the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the over maximum gross weight condition of the aircraft. - [NTSB DEN90DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG02.md): Eugene N. Rausch RV-4 · Erie, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N319ER · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall. - [NTSB DEN87FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA224.md): Champion 7ECA · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N11024 · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying at low altitude and circling a farm that belonged to the plt's sister. After making two passes by the farm, the acft crashed in a corn field. The plt said he was looking for a field in which to land, and on the 2nd pass, the acft… - [NTSB DEN87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA196.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1987 · N7174B · Substantial damage > Plt installed new aerial application chemical tank. The tank was filled with water for a test flight. Plt could not hold nose down after takeoff. Acft stalled into trees and landed in field beyond trees. Acft nosed over and damaged fuselage and vertical… - [NTSB DEN87LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA137.md): Cessna 140 · Sawyer, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N1677V · Substantial damage > The commercial plt and his wife were on a cross country flt and were landing for refueling. On final, the acft began an uncommanded left turn as landing flaps were selected. The plt was unable to correct the turn and struck trees short of the private… - [NTSB DEN87LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA114.md): Piper PA-25 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N6749Z · Substantial damage > The commercial pilot was trying out an acft with the stated intention of leasing it. A takeoff was planned from a stretch of gravel road. During the takeoff ground run, the acft became airborne then touched down in a field, bounced across an intersecting road… - [NTSB DEN87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA101.md): Boeing A75N1 · Argusville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1987 · N63915 · Substantial damage > The plt took off with a load of 46-0-0 fertilizer and proceeded to the field to be treated. The plt said when he arrived his flagger was not in position so he initiated a goaround. When the plt had turned 90 deg onto the x-wind leg the acft stalled. The plt… - [NTSB DEN87LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA085.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Cando, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1987 · N4069X · Substantial damage > The acft attempted landing and on short final, the plt recognized a pickup truck obstructing the rwy near midfield. A go around was attempted resulting in an inadvertant stall. The left wing dipped, struck the rwy, and skidded into the vehicle. The acft and… - [NTSB DEN86LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA248.md): Cessna 150J · Goodrich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N50989 · Substantial damage > Plt said he was flying low and chasing black birds from his sunflower fields. Terrain was rolling hills. Plt said he made one pass over field and was turning around for another pass. 'I got my airspeed too low and started to stall. I brought it out of the… - [NTSB DEN86FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTG01.md): Piper PA25-235 · Stanley, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N6535Z · Destroyed > The acft went off the departure end of the rwy and collided with a ditch after which it erupted in flames. The temperature was 87 degrees with light wind. The density alt was computed to be 5000 ft. the plt had stated to the operator that he thought it was… - [NTSB DEN86LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA153.md): Cessna 172G · Charlson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N1136F · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he lndd in an off arpt field to make a rest stop. He stated that bfr taking off again, he checked for wind & fnd none. He then initiated a soft field takeoff twd the NE with 20 deg of flaps. He stated that after lift-off, he 'took some… - [NTSB DEN86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA095.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N35DM · Substantial damage > While enroute on an IFR flight plan, the plt changed destination to Dickinson, ND, which extended the length of the flt. He did not desiginate an alternate arpt or have an adequate fuel reserve as required. On arrival at the destination, he executed an… - [NTSB DEN86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Sawyer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N26207 · Substantial damage > The plt allowed the airspeed to decrease to the extent of activating the acft stall warning system on final apch at 100 ft above the ground and 200 ft from the end of the rwy. He corrected the low airspeed condition by lowering the nose, resulting in a high… - [NTSB DEN85LTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG06.md): Bell 47G-4A · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N1041B · Substantial damage > The plt was engaged by a deputy sheriff to fly the helicopter about 2-1/2 mi to the Minot intl arpt for impoundment. During takeoff, it began climbing, then the plt lost control & the helicopter entered a descent & crashed. Initial impact occurred about 35 ft… - [NTSB DEN85LTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG01.md): Homebuilt EAA Special · Pembina, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1984 · N4632T · Substantial damage > This was the pilot's first operation in this make and model. During taxi, excessive use of brakes caused the aircraft to weave severely. Power was not reduced but back stick input was made. The aircraft became airborne prematurely in ground effect, stalled at… - [NTSB DEN84LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA285.md): Grumman G-164A · Berlin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1984 · N6887Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground in a soft field and nosed over. The plt reported that the engine lost power and he could not dump his load because the dump handle came off. The plt said 100 gallons of liquid fertilizer was loaded on the acft. The plt did… - [NTSB DEN84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA135.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N631C · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground, left wing 1st, during an apch to land. The plt stated that the acft apparently stalled. A patrolman noted an odor of alcohol in the plt's breath. A blood/alcohol test showed an alcohol level of 0.19%. The plt's last medical… - [NTSB DEN83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA153.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Rolla, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N7642V · Destroyed > During a procedure turn-around after the second pass, the acft entered a stall, the left wing dropped & the plane impacted, left wing first, while in a nose down attitude. No preimpact, mechanical malfunction or failure was reported. - [NTSB DEN83FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTG01.md): Stolp SA750 · Harwood, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N25873 · Destroyed > The acft impacted the ground in an inverted position in about a 30 degree nose down attitude. The acft was observed doing aerobatics with the last maneuver a spin. The acft spun to an out of sight position behind the trees and a crash was heard. The CFI on… - [NTSB DEN82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA108.md): Callair A-9B · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N7634V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that after loading with chemical, water, and fuel, he went to a field and began spraying. He stated that after he had made his first swath run, he was turning for a second swath when the plane stalled and crashed. The landing gear,… - [NTSB DEN82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA050.md): Piper PA-11 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1982 · N4709H · Substantial damage > The pilot and passenger/pilot were making low, slow passes over fisherman on the ice. The pilot reversed directions and the aircraft stalled. The pilot stated he was looking at the ground and became distracted. - [NTSB DEN82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA047.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lisbon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N43393 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing on runway 15, at an altitude of approximately 20 to 30 feet, the wind coming over the snowbanks on the sides of the runway caused turbulence that raised the aircraft and pushed it to the left of the runway. The… ## 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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=ND&status=final --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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