# NTSB investigations, VT: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA011.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N58MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA103.md): Piper PA-30 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N8078Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA143.md): Northwing Design Apache Quest · Springfield, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N425DW · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, due to the installation of an alternate wing design.
- [NTSB NYC07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9797Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA227.md): Air Trikes Tourist · Middlebury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA085.md): Martel Air Command 532Elite · Highgate, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper cyclic input, which resulted in a retreating rotor blade stall, and its subsequent impact with the propeller. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to acquire proper training. A factor was the pilot's decision not to have a stability…
- [NTSB IAD03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA052.md): Aeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N46183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB IAD02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N43860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.
- [NTSB NYC02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA051.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N104CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.
- [NTSB NYC02FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA012.md): Cessna 172 · South Hero, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N8255B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition.
- [NTSB NYC01FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA147.md): Cessna 172 · Newfane, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.
- [NTSB NYC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA012.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Whiting, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N403AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight passenger briefing, which resulted in control interference.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB NYC97FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · CGHUE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC96FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA023.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N7734P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Mount Snow, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1995 · N757SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the airplane drifting into a snow bank and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA012.md): Enstrom F-28A · Shelburne, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N9238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA155.md): Cessna 150G · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N2807S · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall of the airplane as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps during takeoff which degraded aircraft performance.
- [NTSB BFO92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA115.md): George A Chaffee Kitfox II · Shelburne, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N376GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door, and an inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA008.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Townshend, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N5014M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB NYC92DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DNC01.md): Denney Aircraft Behn KIT FOX III · Hartford, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N898KG · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were an improperly planned approach by the pilot, the failure of the pilot to attain and maintain flying speed, rising terrain, and turbulent air conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA239.md): Convair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · CFICA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,…
- [NTSB NYC90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA150.md): Beech BE-58 · St. Albans, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N335T · Substantial damage
  > Flight into trees while recovering from an inadvertent spin after a pilot used incorrect procedures during a simulated engine failure below VMC and the instructor pilot delayed the corrective actions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA061.md): Cessna 208B · Williston, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N4688B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an…
- [NTSB NYC90FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Burlington, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N5115J · Destroyed
  > For an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake.
- [NTSB NYC89DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNC01.md): Bonds & Bungey HP-14 · Warren/Sugarbus, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · GQLB · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in shifting/turbulent air, and his inadequate remedial action to avoid or recover from the inadvertent spin. The shifting/turbulent/gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC89IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA084.md): Beech 200 · Burlington, VT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N123D · No damage
  > Improper preflight which resulted in a frozen elevator surface.
- [NTSB NYC89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA014.md): Let L13 · Warren, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1988 · CFYSR · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper supervision of flight, permitted the student to not maintain the proper airspeed and stall the glider and crash into the ground.
- [NTSB NYC89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA009.md): Cessna U206G · Rutland, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N9431R · Destroyed
  > The accident sequence was observed by two pilots who were awaiting takeoff at the approach end of the rwy in use. One of the pilots reported that the plt of the acdt acft advised him that the acdt acft had encountered ice during the flight. The acdt acft was…
- [NTSB NYC88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA042.md): Mooney M20K · Danby, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N252ZF · Destroyed
  > The pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose…
- [NTSB NYC87DNC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC12.md): Cessna 150L · Heartwellville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1987 · N19363 · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Cessna 150 was on a solo flight to practice several maneuvers including stalls. At about 4000 ft MSL, then aircraft was climbing with power on when it stalled and went into a spin. The pilot managed to get the nose up just prior to impact…
- [NTSB NYC86LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA144.md): Beech A-23 · Charlotte, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N23983 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated that on takeoff roll it seemed longer than usual and about 1500 to 1600 feet of the runway before the aircraft began to rotate. The aircraft had climbed about 15 to 20 feet before coming to the end of the runway and over water. At about 30 feet…
- [NTSB NYC85FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA152.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Waitsfield, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N240WT · Destroyed
  > This glider was involved in a soaring championship course. About 52 minutes after starting the course witnesses observed the aircraft maneuvering for a landing on an open field. While in a steep bank the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground.
- [NTSB NYC85FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNC01.md): Piper J-3 · Rutland, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N19AN · Destroyed
  > Witnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA259.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 · Sugarbush, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1984 · N13HH · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost lift & made an emergency landing in a field. During the landing the acfts wing struck a haystack which pitched the nose of the acft down. This resulted in a hard landing & ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC83LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA179.md): Sportavia-Putzer RF5B Sperber · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N55WV · Substantial damage
  > The glider wing encountered high grass during landing in gusty wind. This was a motor glider and the landing was made to the right side of the rwy to allow room for the soaring club landing on a parallel grass strip to the left of the main rwy. During the…

## 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" = 'VT' 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=VT

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