# NTSB investigations, NH: 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 NYC08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA032.md): Brand, Richard Bateleur 2000 · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N38PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, while practicing aerobatics.
- [NTSB NYC07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA128.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N302CH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD05LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA108.md): Robinson R22 · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2005 · N8041J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during a introductory flight and his inadequate remedial actions.
- [NTSB IAD05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N48017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertant stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA089.md): Longtin Kitfox Model III · New London, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N795JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA196.md): Piper PA-30 · Gilford, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N7106Y · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA113.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N42383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA072.md): Piper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N6577P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA022.md): Godbout Exec 162F · Milan, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1999 · N228CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade flapping, and its subsequent impact with the tail boom. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB NYC97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA163.md): Elliot Monnett Moni · Hollis, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N2400M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA152.md): Kenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N912AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA096.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hampton, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N4022P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement for intentionally shutting down an engine to perform a practice single engine landing, which led to a single engine go-around due to conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB NYC97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA044.md): Mooney 20F · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N7112V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA043.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N8263Y · Destroyed
  > An exhaust gas leak, due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning, and incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA073.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N29591 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.
- [NTSB NYC94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA155.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Cannan, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N245JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain. Factors were a loss of lift and the pilot's in-flight decision to maneuver too close to the ridge.
- [NTSB NYC94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA073.md): Burkhart Grob G109B · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N403DW · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which resulted in the motor-glider colliding with trees.
- [NTSB BFO93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA103.md): Cessna 180K · Webster, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N2880K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his failure to assure proper weight and balance of the aircraft for takeoff, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A possible factor related to the…
- [NTSB NYC93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA127.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N58212 · Destroyed
  > Loss of airplane control as the result of incapacitation.
- [NTSB NYC92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA154.md): Cessna 172N · Keene, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N738FW · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during flap retraction, following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB BFO92FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA094.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N220MA · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during flight for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC91DNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC05.md): Homebuilt Avid Flyer · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1991 · N91JK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control due to improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC91LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA221.md): Grumman AA5B · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N4518B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot rotated the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's complacency, failure to determine the airplane's performance capabilities prior to take…
- [NTSB NYC91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA177.md): Cessna L-19 · Franconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N5237G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the improper in-flight planning by the pilot and the pilot's failure to compensate for winds and downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA117.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitefield, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N1303E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA081.md): Cessna 172P · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1991 · N97313 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of control and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA060.md): Mooney M20J · Brookline, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1991 · N804DW · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to attain remedial action after control of the airplane was lost for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB NYC91DNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC02.md): Marier Early Bird Jenny · Concord, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N7165Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC89LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA048.md): Enstrom F28F · Bradford, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1988 · N5699M · Substantial damage
  > An inflight contact with trees during takeoff after the student pilot experienced a loss of control due to his failure to adequately compensate for the winds.
- [NTSB NYC89FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA003.md): Aeronca 11AC · Barnstead, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1988 · N9569E · Destroyed
  > The Aeronca 11AC was maneuvering downwind for landing. The pilot made a left turn towards the runway to tighten the pattern. While in close proximity to a house and the runway, at a low altitude the pilot elected to make a steep left 270 degree turn, opposite…
- [NTSB NYC89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA002.md): Beech V35A · Derry, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N2715A · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees after takeoff from a private airstrip with a rwy which has 1,200 feet useable length. The field elev is 425 ft and the plt EST the temp to be 60 deg f. the plt said the takeoff was made to the NE. The wind was reported to be out…
- [NTSB NYC88LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA219.md): Piper PA-12 · Georges Mills, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1988 · N2906M · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses reported the wind was gusty and there were whitecaps on the lake when the acft attempted to takeoff. The plt said that when the acft had climbed to a sufficient altitude he began a left turn to climb over the lake. After the turn was started the…
- [NTSB NYC88LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA190.md): Waco UPF-7 · Greenland, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N20973 · Substantial damage
  > The intention of the flight was to give people at an annual company picnic a ride in the aircraft. After takeoff and while starting a left turn the pilot stated that he encountered a 'sudden windshear/downdraft.' The aircraft never got above 200 feet and…
- [NTSB NYC88LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA177.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Laconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1988 · N5041J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that after pickup on a banner tow operation, the tow became twisted and he elected to return and release. On downwind, the acft began a rapid descent which the plt could not compensate for, even after releasing the banner and adding power.…
- [NTSB NYC88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA161.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · Franconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N49443 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, turbulence was encountered and the student pilot had a hard time controlling the glider. As the instructor took control, the student released the tow rope. The instructor pushed the nose down and turned in an attempt to level the wings, but…
- [NTSB NYC88LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA008.md): Beech F-33A · Concord, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N17985 · Destroyed
  > The plt obtained a telephone wx briefing then filed an IFR flt plan for a 1030 EDT departure fm Concord municipal airport. The plt rptd off Concord at 800 ft and climbing at 1047. Manchester departure control acknowledged, assigned a transponder code, and…
- [NTSB NYC87LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA069.md): Hughes 269D · Antrim, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1987 · N3624J · Substantial damage
  > During a practice hover, the pilot lost directional control and the helicopter pitched up at an angle of about 20-25 degrees causing the tail rotor to contact the snow. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but there were no injuries. The CFI stated that…
- [NTSB NYC86LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA239.md): Hiller UH12C · E.Conway, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1986 · N73876 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost control of the helicopter while at hover then decided to land. However the pilot set the aircraft down hard. The main rotor blade severed the tail.
- [NTSB NYC86FNC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC09.md): Cessna 205 · Twin Mountain, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1986 · N27WD · Substantial damage
  > During a 'bomb drop' contest at an organized 'fly-in', the pilot was maneuvering at low airspeed so his passenger could drop a water-filled balloon on a target which had been placed on runway 27. The acft suddenly banked to the right and pitched down striking…
- [NTSB NYC86LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA220.md): Robinson R-22 · Rochester, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1986 · N2276X · Substantial damage
  > Pilot made a steep descent and lost directional control. The aircraft collided with the ground while still turning causing the helicopter to roll over.
- [NTSB NYC86LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA211.md): Grumman AA-1B · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N9909L · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that he departed the Moultonboro arpt at about 2200 EDT. During departure, the acft stalled & crashed into trees about 1/2 mi northwest of the arpt.
- [NTSB NYC86FNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC03.md): Piper J-3 · Milan, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1986 · N6498H · Destroyed
  > The pilot was flying a 'drunken farmer' routine at a airshow. He was observed in the air to begin a descent from which he did not recover. The pilot was fatally injured in the crash and the aircraft destroyed. No mechanical or physical reason for the crash…
- [NTSB NYC86LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA061.md): Bell 47J2A · Atkinson, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1986 · N888EN · Destroyed
  > Pilot stated he was attempting to position the Bell 47 helicopter on a small pad. This pad was too narrow to accommodate this acft and the right skid slipped off the platform. The pilot then requested his passenger to deplane. After the pilot determined that…
- [NTSB NYC86FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA023.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N734PX · Destroyed
  > During landing approach to runway 32, the aircraft started to porpoise over the runway. The aircraft continued in this manner until it neared the end of the runway. The aircraft then started a slow climbing right turn just clearing nearby trees. The…
- [NTSB NYC85FNC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNC06.md): Piper PA-11 · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N4810M · Destroyed
  > The 65 HP acft took off from a cove and during a turn at about 150 ft AGL the acft nosed dwn after rolling rt. The acft struck the water in a steep nose down attitude. According to witnesses, the bng was running normally during the climb and descent. No…
- [NTSB NYC85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA160.md): Cessna 182P · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N9977E · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with trees during an attempted go-around following a loss of directional control. The plt was advised by UNICOM that a 'bit of a crosswind' existed at the arpt. The plt initiated a go-around after a gust of wind was misaligned the acft…
- [NTSB NYC85FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA109.md): Piper PA-28-140 · No. Hampton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N95043 · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 1985, a Piper PA-28-140, flown by a student plt, crashed during an attempted go-around at north Hampton, NH, while on a pleasure flt. The wx was clear, winds were light and variable with unlimited visibility. The tough rwy is 2050 ft long and 300…
- [NTSB NYC85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA030.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Antrim, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1984 · N4379N · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated, a wind shift occurred on short final resulting in a sudden uncontrollable yaw to the left. Right aileron and full power was added, however, the acft contacted trees before recovery was made.
- [NTSB NYC85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA018.md): Beech G18S · Laconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N32809 · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, shortly after takeoff the acft began to pitch up, decelerate, and roll right. He reduced power and lowered the nose in an unsuccessfull attempt to regain control. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported.
- [NTSB NYC84FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA269.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Richmond, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N4323G · Destroyed
  > The plt was flying inbound for the ILS rwy 02 apch via the gardner VOR transition. While on the transition, the acft descended below the 4000 ft MSL min alt to 2600 ft MSL. The plt was alerted by ATC. He responded that his chart read 3000 ft. the acft then…

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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" = 'NH' 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
```

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