# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 DFW08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA052.md): Althouse RAF 2000 GTX · Crowley, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N136DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.
- [NTSB DFW08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA041.md): Cessna 172P · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N64197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA036.md): Cessna A150K · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2007 · N8301M · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident are the instructor's decision to takeoff with excessive flaps, the improper maintenance replacement of the flap…
- [NTSB DFW08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA011.md): Cessna 172 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N65591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA014.md): Air Tractor 402B · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N5006K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA207.md): Cessna 172S · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N22237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA199.md): Monocoupe 110SP · Utopia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N110SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing a low level inverted flight maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA183.md): Huggles Sonex · Bonham, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N557SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA149.md): Socata TB-20 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N2801W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the pilot's perceived need to fly to home station and his lack of flight experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA147.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N41585 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his delayed relinquishing of the airplane's controls when requested by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA124.md): Adams RV-6A · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N39AJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the best angle of climb speed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW07GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07GA119.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Elizario, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N851BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a vortex ring state and his inability to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA07GA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07GA112.md): Cessna 182R · Rachal, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N6277E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB DFW07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA090.md): Schilleci RV-6 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N606S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing an instrument approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing fog.
- [NTSB DFW07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA085.md): Cessna 150 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N4242U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA068.md): Fortuna Sonex · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · N229P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. A contributing factor was the group of trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB DFW07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA050.md): Hughes 269C · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9655F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DFW07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA042.md): Cessna T210N · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N5434C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing an instrument approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA038.md): Cessna 421 · Brackettville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2006 · N642CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on final approach and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Factors were the dark night conditions and the inoperative runway edge lights.
- [NTSB DFW07FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA036.md): Cessna 310Q · Waco, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N69677 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the instrument landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to prohibited drugs. Factors associated…
- [NTSB DFW07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA026.md): Keesler Pulsar · Alvarado, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N115SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane while manuevering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB DFW06FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA205.md): Beech BE95 A-55 · McGregor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N181Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA189.md): Piper PA19/L-18C · Katy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3134F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA174.md): Cessna 172L · Burnett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N7943G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA156.md): Campbell W/Smiley J Execytive 162F · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N17VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover while hovering.
- [NTSB DFW06FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA140.md): Aviat A-1B · Edna, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N166MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ostentatious display while maneuvering at low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB DFW06FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA136.md): Cessna 150F · Levelland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2006 · N6242R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA133.md): Piper PA-38-112 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N2378K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA123.md): Bell 47G-2 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N993B · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW06LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA087.md): Weatherly 201B · Hondo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N1257W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N616SF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing…
- [NTSB DFW06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA076.md): Cessna 182N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · XB-BID · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW06CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gail, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N744 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW06CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA043.md): Mooney M20J · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N40FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA042.md): CASA 1.131E · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N131AK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's helmet and goggles shifting while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA032.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N15145 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor' delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA028.md): Rehler Gyrocopter · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N100KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. A contributing factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB DFW06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · N5437J · Substantial damage
  > The students improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilots excessive airspeed on final approach.
- [NTSB DFW06FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA021.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Tomball, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N4171Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to execute a missed approach procedure in weather that was below landing minimums. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, and the below approach landing minimums.
- [NTSB DFW06FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA019.md): Cessna 500 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N505K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the unsecured passenger door and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DFW06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA014.md): Cessna 182J · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N3331F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and his delay in executing a go-around. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW06CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA003.md): Harms KitFox Series 5 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N40120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in two hard landings and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA001.md): Cessna 195 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N9880A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB DFW05CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA250.md): Robinson R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N748BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his subsequent encounter with settling with power.
- [NTSB DFW05FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA240.md): Cessna 175B · Cleveland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N8285T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA204.md): Globe GC-1B · Cypress, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N3209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW05LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA193.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540-T · Denison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N95DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA195.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N18VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW05FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA185.md): Mooney M20J · Saginaw, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N5670M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW05FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA152.md): Beech 76 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2005 · N819ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, the pilot's improper decision to secure the left engine, and his attempt to perform a single-engine go-around.

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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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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