# NTSB investigations, SC: 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 NYC08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA061.md): Cessna 310J · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N310RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA218.md): Piper PA-28-181 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N3063Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA190.md): Champion 7KCAB · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N827BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA112.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N812EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the wrong rudder during initial climb which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA124.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N55718 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Charleston, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N808RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to the combination of drugs found in his toxicological report.
- [NTSB ATL07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA009.md): Lawing Thomas R Exec 162-F · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2006 · N848TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during takeoff which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a roll over during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA122.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N31911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ATL06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA070.md): Lancair Lancair 360 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N9GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a climb to preclude a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL06CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA055.md): Urban Air UFM-10 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N107NK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive climb angle during a go-around from a bounced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL06FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA044.md): Beech 200 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2006 · N266EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA021.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2005 · N997BW · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the stabilator trim arm which resulted in separation of a bolt, loss of control during takeoff, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA002.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pageland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N6922T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA086.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Conway, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N9951Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner aerial sign, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot receiving…
- [NTSB ATL05FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA041.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2005 · N2823H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA096.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.
- [NTSB ATL04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA064.md): Atkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N8117L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N63942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.
- [NTSB ATL03FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA041.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Florence, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2003 · N5587P · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factors was dark night and clouds.
- [NTSB ATL02FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N7362J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA125.md): Mooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA122.md): Cessna 172R · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N9857F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA063.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N160D · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.
- [NTSB MIA02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA027.md): Mooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N5217B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.
- [NTSB MIA01FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA071.md): Mooney M20R · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N88FJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA227.md): Bell 206A-1 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N136C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA159.md): Richard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N2308C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.
- [NTSB MIA00FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA066.md): Mooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N2135X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ATL00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA014.md): Champion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N2570F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA189.md): Boeing HU-369-OH6A · Murrells Inlet, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6247A · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125.md): Piper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N5796H · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA245.md): Wood Glasair SH2 · Holly Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N51AJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA103.md): Hughes 269C · Johnston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7413F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.
- [NTSB MIA97FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA162.md): Cessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9080C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA105.md): Cessna 172N · St Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N738NC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N94526 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB ATL96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA041.md): Beech 23 · Mc Coll, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N511MC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1996 · N65465 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around.
- [NTSB MIA95FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA208.md): Piper 601P · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N41GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N8048D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA101.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N31328 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. A factor was his failure to reposition the elevator trim.
- [NTSB ATL95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA067.md): Wente Kitfox III · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N803BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway relative to the wind conditions and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway during the balked landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA060.md): Piper PA-28-236 · York, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N8423B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow…
- [NTSB ATL95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA019.md): Weeks Glasair SH2F · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N169DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions with a known aircraft deficiency, and his ensuing spatial disorientation, which resulted in ground impact during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA116.md): Mooney M20C · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N6879U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA080.md): Cessna 188 · Latta, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N4856Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain flying speed and the premature lift off which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA069.md): Cessna 150L · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N16233 · Substantial damage
  > The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.
- [NTSB ATL94FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA043.md): Culver LCA · Lake City, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N72M · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while maneuvering the airplane which resulted in the loss of control and the collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL93IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA135.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Charleston, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N948DL · Minor damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing attempt which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA114.md): Hopkins, R. And M. Protech PT-2 · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N523MH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing attempt. Factors were the inadequate climb capability of the aircraft and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.

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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" = 'SC' 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=SC

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