# NTSB investigations, WI: 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. Page 1 of 4 · 164 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warrens, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N1919H · Destroyed > The decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions. - [NTSB CHI08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA019.md): Bell 47G-2A · Wautoma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N73223 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting from a distraction in the cockpit. A contributing factor was the distraction due to the dog in the cockpit. - [NTSB CHI07CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA228.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N377CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Rio Creek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N4422R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper aircraft weight and balance, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb. - [NTSB CHI07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA158.md): Cessna 182S · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N2366M · Substantial damage > The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI06CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA247.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N76JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled. - [NTSB CHI06FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA196.md): Shaw Europa XS · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N229WC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB CHI06FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA128.md): Robinson R44 · East Troy, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2006 · N442GS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight, his failure to recognize and correct the forward center of gravity condition and his failure to abort the takeoff. A factors was the pilot's improper decision to… - [NTSB CHI06FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA110.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105LS A-3 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N202LF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight check of the flight controls prior to takeoff and the directional contol not possible by the pilot. Additional causes were the improper installation of the anti-torque pedal cover by company personnel which blocked the flight… - [NTSB CHI06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA058.md): Cessna 560 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N391QS · Substantial damage > The Captain's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors were the gusty conditions, the snowbank in the safety area next to the runway, and the runway light that the airplane struck. - [NTSB CHI05LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA200.md): Vans RV-9A · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2005 · N219CC · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to avoid a stall, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the terrain. - [NTSB CHI05CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA196.md): Simmons GP-4 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N619BS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient enough to compensate for the gusty crosswind condition and prevent a stall during the landing flare. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI05FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA194.md): Cessna 172P · Jackson, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N65875 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA146.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N6454J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmarked control lock and the FBO's failure to replace the unmarked control lock were factors in the accident. - [NTSB CHI04LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA265.md): Kenny Mariner-MF Boat · Eagle River, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N744PK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft during flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI04LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA253.md): Williams Glastar GS-1 · Hayward, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N501YR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB CHI04FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA255.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Park Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N1223S · Destroyed > The flightcrew's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water during approach. The low altitude was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI04CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA168.md): Peck Vans RV-4 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N43MP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA136.md): Cessna 172P · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N50923 · Substantial damage > The CFI failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI03FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA301.md): Aeronca 11BC · Colfax, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4103E · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI03FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA239.md): Gerlach Skyraider II · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N1068S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his improper use of flaps during the takeoff, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with a road. - [NTSB CHI03FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA151.md): Cessna 172P · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N63319 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane after encountering instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, fog and lack of instrument rating. - [NTSB CHI03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA127.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Prescott, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2581A · Substantial damage > The pilot delaying the go-around and the maneuver to avoid the treeline. Factors to the accident were the treeline and the airplane's low altitude. - [NTSB CHI03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA053.md): Robinson R22B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N530DB · Substantial damage > The directional control not maintained by the unrated helicopter pilot, and the remedial action not performed by the pilot-in-command. The pilot-in-command's lack of certification as a certified flight instructor and the dark night conditions were… - [NTSB CHI02CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA203.md): Bilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA120.md): Cessna 182S · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N293MA · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA053.md): Cessna 172L · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N4303Q · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,… - [NTSB CHI02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA020.md): Maule MX-7 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N108MS · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper rotation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Additional factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA003.md): Kainz Kitfox IV · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2001 · N1195F · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot during a slow flight maneuver. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed and the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA313.md): Gelasi Aircamper · Bloomfield, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N7172B · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not possible due to the inadvertent control interference by the front seat passenger. Factors to the accident were the restricted control stick movement and the encountered stall. - [NTSB CHI01FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA297.md): Beech A23 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N3516R · Destroyed > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control. - [NTSB CHI01FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA247.md): Beech C35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N35BJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI01FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA244.md): Schuchart Stoddard HamiltonSH3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N325HP · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA235.md): Payne Giles G-202 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N202RP · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors with the accident were the pilot misjudged the approach and the pilot's lack of total experience in the Giles G-202. - [NTSB CHI01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA227.md): McIlraith Searey Amphibian · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N216ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and turbulence which resulted in the encountered stall. Factors to the accident were turbulence and the high wind condition. - [NTSB CHI01LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA240.md): Snow 600-S2C · Plainfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N8703V · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering on the aerial application flight. A factor to the accident was the encountered stall/mush at a low altitude. - [NTSB CHI01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA177.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N46215 · Destroyed > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA157.md): Cessna 150D · Milltown, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N5919T · Substantial damage > The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA138.md): Brault Glasair SH2F · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N1490 · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane. - [NTSB CHI01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA117.md): Beech F35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N888SM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA044.md): Beech 95-B55 · Milltown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7678N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the flightcrew not maintaining control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in the inadvertent spin. Factors to the accident were the inadvertent spin… - [NTSB CHI00FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA262.md): Bell OH-58C · Watertown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N626SF · Destroyed > The spatial disorientation by the pilot during continued flight into instrument conditions and the inadequate surveillance by the operator. The inoperative attitude indicator and night conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI00FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA263.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N8126V · Destroyed > Aircraft control not being maintained during initial climb resulting in a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the pilot operating over the airplane's certified maximum gross weight, and the pilot… - [NTSB CHI00FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA129.md): Cessna 172M · Cornell, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N13145 · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin he encountered. A factor was the extended flaps. - [NTSB CHI00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N150AM · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control due to restricted movement of the control stick. The control stick movement was restricted by the rear seat cushion which was not secured to the… - [NTSB CHI00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA060.md): Robinson R-22B · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N4047C · Substantial damage > The proper alignment not being maintained by the dual student during an attempted running takeoff and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-in-command (CFI). - [NTSB CHI00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA008.md): Cessna 150F · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1999 · N7941F · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered. A finding was the pilot atempted a go-around. - [NTSB CHI99LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA334.md): Bell 206B · Nekoosa, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4010G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts. Factors were the wind gusts and the two vehicles parked nearby. - [NTSB CHI99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA311.md): Walker Breezy · Janesville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N12BZ · Destroyed > the inadvertent stall. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's excessive climb rate. - [NTSB CHI99LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA300.md): Maule MXT7-180A · Lapointe, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N982NW · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. A factor in this accident was inadequate remedial action by the pilot. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WI&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" = 'WI' 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=WI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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