# NTSB investigations, 2005: 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 LAX06FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA071.md): Learjet 35A · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N781RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA070.md): Socata TBM 700 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N198X · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA069.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Lihue, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N530MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in external load operations.
- [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 DEN06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA026.md): Syracuse Kitfox · Niwot, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N94CV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.
- [NTSB CHI06CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA055.md): Carpenter RAF 2000 · Wintersville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N9071H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing. A factor was the reported wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA050.md): Elliott Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · California, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N115BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his failure to comply with procedures/directives, and the inadvertent stall/spin he encountered on his turn to base.
- [NTSB LAX06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA060.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N177LH · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB MIA06LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA033.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N86AB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed following a reported loss of engine power, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the…
- [NTSB MIA06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA031.md): Cessna 210 · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N41805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN06FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA023.md): Cessna 172S · Pinon, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N1257Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA044.md): Mendenhall Lancair 235 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2005 · N290DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an icy runway. Factors to the accident were the ice/snow contaminated runway surface, snow bank, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB SEA06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA026.md): Hitchens EDI 90FT · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N900EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons while on a one-half mile straight-in VFR GPS final approach. Factors included his unsuccessful remedial action, and contact with the terrain in an open soft field.
- [NTSB SEA06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA025.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N2584S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.
- [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 DEN06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA021.md): Cessna 182E · Lansing, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2005 · N123F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot becoming ill during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Raymond, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N7315Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA022.md): Cessna 425 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2005 · N701QR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were dark night conditions, clouds, icing conditions, low visibility and snow.
- [NTSB CHI06CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA039.md): Larson Aero Comp-6 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2005 · N4334Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder inadvertently reversed the aileron control systems during installation and failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot/builder’s failure to perform an adequate aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX06CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA052.md): Beech C23 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2005 · N6005X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [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 DEN06FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA018.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Calhan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N70MT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA041.md): Tingle Special · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N660T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive use of power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent torque roll shortly after lift off. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when directional control could not be maintained during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA043.md): Cessna T210N · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.
- [NTSB MIA06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA021.md): Cessna 172R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N5182Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX06CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA038.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2005 · N2863X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an accelerated stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA037.md): Hopkins Rutan VariViggen · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N389VV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB LAX06LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA036.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N56038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [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 NYC06FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA029.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · N4171T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [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 DEN06FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA013.md): Beech A36 · Datil, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N1548Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB ATL06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA118.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2005 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure runway.
- [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 NYC06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA019.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N8176B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CHI06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA023.md): McClintock Glasair SH-2 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N165WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA020.md): Stinson SR-6A · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N15127 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate wind compensation and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N4055Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors were the excessive descent rate, the obstacle (horse), the high density altitude, and the tailwind.
- [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 ANC06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA006.md): Cessna 172 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N6832A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's delayed aborted…
- [NTSB LAX06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA016.md): Nord 3202 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N22532 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude evasive maneuver away from another airplane, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DEN06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA005.md): Aviat A-1 · Kaycee, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N6QR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA007.md): Cessna 172P · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N99173 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps…
- [NTSB CHI06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA013.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N152SG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB CHI06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA012.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N2698Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA008.md): Cessna 310R · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N310SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed while landing which resulted in the airplane stalling 20 feet above the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's execution of the approach when reported weather conditions were below the…
- [NTSB NYC06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA008.md): Enstrom F-28C · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2005 · N51772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2005
  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&year=2005

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