# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 SEA08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA024.md): Titan Tornado I · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA022.md): Hughes 269C · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2007 · N381MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA269.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2341J · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.
- [NTSB LAX07LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA280.md): Root Sherpa · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N1415B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft pitch control due to the fatigue failure of the fuselage tube structure at the flight control stick gimbal mechanism due to an incomplete weld penetration at the root of the weld.
- [NTSB SEA07CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA229.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing GT-500 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N8058J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to terrain impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of certification.
- [NTSB SEA07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA158.md): Shepard Lancair Propjet · Portland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N42EX · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control during climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA156.md): Teague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N220GT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA057.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N9670T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bandon, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA010.md): Alexander Lancair 320 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N1382Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA174.md): Cessna 180 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N9026C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around,…
- [NTSB SEA06LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA169.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Elmira, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N6298 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of…
- [NTSB SEA06FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA142.md): Hawker Siddeley MK-58A Hunter · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N58MX · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB SEA06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA084.md): Beech P-35 · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N8689M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA025.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N2584S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA180.md): Maule Bee Dee M-4 · Ritter, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2005 · N11WG · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB SEA05LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA172.md): MK II Legacy Sport · Madras, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2005 · N359L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA165.md): Cessna 120 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N627DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA137.md): Scheibe SF-28A Tandem-Falke · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N12HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing. Inadequate emergency procedures training and high vegetation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA125.md): Cessna 172M · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N4368R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper…
- [NTSB SEA05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA108.md): Fisher Mini Max 1300 · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N548AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight (his inability to get full elevator down deflection with the flight control stick with shoulder harness and seat belt on) and subsequent loss of aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin into the trees. Contributing…
- [NTSB SEA05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA090.md): Cessna 170B · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N6352Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N8400L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA05CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA063.md): Jeffs J-Bird · St. Paul, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N6407M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA051.md): Piper PA-28-181 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N181WC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and the improper rejected landing procedure, which resulted in the collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA006.md): Caldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N706C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…
- [NTSB SEA04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA156.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA133.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2004 · N4439P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.
- [NTSB SEA04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA122.md): Robinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N856HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA116.md): Champion 7GCB · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N9827Y · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA076.md): Mooney M-20J · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N5764K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA060.md): Cessna 182Q · Santiam Junc., OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N96719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA058.md): Luscombe T8F · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · C-FHUH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a downwind turn resulting in a stall-mush and collision with the ground. Wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA026.md): Upright RV-7A · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2003 · N29CV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Cloudy weather, continued flight into adverse weather, inadequate preflight planning and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA024.md): Shear Titan Tornado · Brooks, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N183T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering due to a hypoglycemic condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA012.md): Garnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N9565A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA118.md): Herrin Hornet · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N1424 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA009.md): Piper PA-28-201T · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2208Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision and the premature raising of flaps before a positive climb was established.
- [NTSB SEA02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA142.md): Kaminski RAF 2000 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N73GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA039.md): Bitton/Sport Flight Talon · Boring, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA113.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N571SP · No damage
  > A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N62961 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings.
- [NTSB SEA01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA087.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N47GM · Destroyed
  > The student instructor's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum control airspeed during a practice single-engine approach, and the flight instructor's failure to direct or accomplish a timely go-around, resulting in loss of aircraft control with…
- [NTSB SEA00LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA186.md): de Havilland DH-100 MK.6 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N152RD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low-altitude maneuvering flight, resulting in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor was the pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB SEA00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA174.md): Beard Lancair 320 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N6BQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering aircraft control difficulties during landing. Factors included gusty wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA112.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N3129V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed through an area of turbulence, resulting in entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors included tailwind conditions, trees at the end of the runway, terrain-induced turbulence, and crops near the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA107.md): Haessler Cosmo Phase II · Banks, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N9022F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper installation, i.e., reversed connection, of the rudder control cables resulting in reverse rudder operation and a subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional design change/addition of a rudder to the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA079.md): Morton Christavia Mark I · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N1143L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to correct the center of gravity computations after a weight increase. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's exceeding the forward CG limit in fuel weight, of which both conditions resulted in a degradation of aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA039.md): Mooney M20K · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2000 · N251BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance.

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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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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