# NTSB investigations, TN: 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 ATL07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA129.md): Kolb MK II · Sweetwater, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N43046 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb.
- [NTSB DEN06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA123.md): Parsons JN4-D Jenny Replica · Crossville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N5309 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control in flight due to a disconnected rudder control cable. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to control the roll.
- [NTSB ATL06FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA045.md): Swearingen SA-226-TC · Paris, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2006 · N629EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control following a reported fuel asymmetry condition for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA039.md): Cessna T210M · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N761ZV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a precautionary landing following a reported failure (undetermined) of the elevator trim control system.
- [NTSB ATL05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N5990Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB ATL05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA002.md): Cessna 172K · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N78211 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA166.md): Sidney Freebird · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL04FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA130.md): Cessna 172F · Madisonville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N8777U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA103.md): Cessna 182P · Sale Creek, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N2277M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA057.md): Interplane Skyboy-2 · Covington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor was the unqualified person (pilot).
- [NTSB ATL04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N69190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Trenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N6621G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA002.md): Beech K35 · Jellico, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N5350E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation in flight due to a heart attack resulting in an in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot acting as a pilot-in-command with a known medical grounding condition.
- [NTSB ATL02FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA160.md): Beech BE-55 · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N132WM · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack resulting in a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight collision with a lake.
- [NTSB MIA02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA148.md): Beech C23 · Centerville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N24041 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL02FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA156.md): Cessna 182R · Lake City, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N9307X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures pertaining to mountain flying, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the certified flight instructor…
- [NTSB ATL02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA096.md): Cessna 172 · Livingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N8608B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB MIA02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA003.md): Piper PA-30B-160 · Clarksville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N8402Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB MIA01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA231.md): Bell OH-58A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N923MC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter while approach to land resulting in a hard landing, a tail rotor ground strike, and the main rotor striking the tail boom.
- [NTSB MIA01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N23672 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft altitude control while on downwind leg of the landing pattern, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA059.md): Cessna 150 G · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N3370J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB MIA01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA013.md): Cessna 172P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N53512 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain Vs during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper preflightplanning/preparation and failure…
- [NTSB MIA00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA247.md): Cessna 182Q · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N759CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the runway that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N5422W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA00FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA201.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N89043 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…
- [NTSB ATL99FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA135.md): North American T-6-SNJ-5 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N23ZH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the loss of control. A factor was pilot impairment due to the use of drugs.
- [NTSB MIA99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA146.md): Cessna 150M · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N704RB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA008.md): Ryan ST3KR · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB MIA98FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA010.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N15331 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water.
- [NTSB ATL97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA114.md): Hughes 269A · Dandridge, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7050D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA182.md): Tocholke 1300-Z MAX · Lascassas, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N398MT · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB ATL96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA061.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N32421 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the improper level-off.
- [NTSB ATL96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA040.md): Cessna 150H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N50215 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA025.md): Moravan Zlin Z50 LA · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N6660B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA012.md): Glasflugel Mosquito · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N237B · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in a spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA165.md): Allen Mustang II · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N11AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ATL95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N6051G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during climbout. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA120.md): Pierce Kitfox III · Arlington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N101GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation on takeoff that resulted in low airspeed and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA084.md): Swant Varieze · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N418EZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a takeoff with an unsecured canopy, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA083.md): Kirkpatrick Super GT 400 · Pleasant Hill, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N12SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb. Factors were the crosswind conditions, the perimeter trees, and the pilot's lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB ATL95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA064.md): Cessna 182 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N1815X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during takeoff which resulted in the inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA137.md): Cessna 150L · Greenville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N18714 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA126.md): Green Starduster TOO · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Williston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N9314V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA077.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N306FE · Minor damage
  > Not Determined.
- [NTSB ATL94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA059.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mcminnville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N551TJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ATL94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA005.md): Mooney M20E · Maryville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N6823V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed control, which resulted in a low altitude stall.
- [NTSB ATL93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA078.md): Dobbs VAN'S Aircraft RV-6 · Kingston, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N316DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust of 20-25 knots.
- [NTSB ATL93FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA062.md): Cessna 402B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N405PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane maximum gross takeoff weight was not exceeded, the dark night, and rain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA037.md): Donald Rhodes Moni 110 · Greenville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft beyond its design stress limits.

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

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