# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 NYC07FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA088.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N33521 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…
- [NTSB NYC07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA010.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N246MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC06CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA210.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N4583T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the wind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA058.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N285MG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA142.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Millstone, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · Stockholm, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N21005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA089.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N22DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a known deficiency, which resulted in a loss of control during landing at the destination airport. A factor was the fuel control units' improper flight idle fuel flow rate.
- [NTSB IAD05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA053.md): Mooney M20J · Rocky Hill, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N4398H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the night lighting conditions, and the airplane approaching the opposite runway.
- [NTSB IAD05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA039.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA027.md): Enstrom 280C · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N175BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff and his failure to flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC04CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA199.md): Robinson R44 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N315SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while conducting a nighttime landing to a dolly, which resulted in a stuck skid, and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA181.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N53748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC04CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA019.md): Beech A23 · Salem, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N8772M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff after his failure to obtain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind conditions, and the wet turf runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA195.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2003 · N6183J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence from a helicopter. A factor in the accident was the wake turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC03CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA170.md): Bell 47G-2A · Jackson, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N7796C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a pesticide spraying hose from the helicopter prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB IAD02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA074.md): Wehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA133.md): Piper J3-C65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N9264 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA054.md): Miller Barnet J4B-2 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N8121M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type, make, and model.
- [NTSB NYC02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA017.md): Beech B95A · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N919Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA227.md): Cessna 170B · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N3465D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the gusts.
- [NTSB NYC01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA169.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N9616U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while turning to base, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA045.md): Cessna 182N · Cedarville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N9174G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA057.md): Mooney M-20J · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2000 · N201MP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to allow his student to land in close proximity to a hovering helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2000 · N757RR · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.
- [NTSB NYC00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA253.md): Cessna 177RG · Elmer, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N2156Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA183.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning…
- [NTSB NYC00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA148.md): Beech 19 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N100RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N52633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of excessive nose-down elevator trim.
- [NTSB NYC00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.
- [NTSB NYC00FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA047.md): Beech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA039.md): Beech S35 · Newark, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N8992M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB IAD99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA061.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N19DQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's medical incapacitation after suffering a massive stroke.
- [NTSB NYC99FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA169.md): Bell 206L-3 · Woodbridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N4NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.
- [NTSB NYC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA047.md): Cessna 310R · Kearny, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N87365 · Destroyed
  > a loss of elevator control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA032.md): Eurocopter EC-135-P1 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N44NY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly…
- [NTSB IAD99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N89101 · Substantial damage
  > the student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA023.md): Hiller UH-12D · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N62316 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC98FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA009.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Morganville, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N3981T · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance by the flying club and maintenance facility, which resulted in a takeoff with a partially blocked fuel injector nozzle and the failure of the landing gear to retract after takeoff. This resulted in the pilot's diverted attention and…
- [NTSB NYC97FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA172.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N5464Y · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC97FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA170.md): Cessna 337B · Warren Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N2442S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA143.md): Cessna 172M · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9679V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA090.md): Cessna 172P · Morristown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N65983 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision which allowed the student to solo at night with less than one hour of night instruction with a known inoperative landing and taxi light. A Factor was the student pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in…
- [NTSB IAD97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.
- [NTSB NYC97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA026.md): Parker Mustang · Port Norris, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7009S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Greenwood Lake, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N6137H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during the approach/go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA125.md): Beech V35 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N2011W · Destroyed
  > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI); and failure of the pilot rated (dual) student to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated forced landing after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors…
- [NTSB NYC96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA077.md): Robinson R22-BETA · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N221CW · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision in that he delayed corrective action in recovering the low rotor RPM resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA027.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N550RR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door.
- [NTSB NYC95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA212.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Egg Harbor, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9374D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall.

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

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