NTSB investigations, MA

134 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.

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NTSB ATL07FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight.Sep 8, 2007 · N19952 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Gardner, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing.Jul 14, 2007 · N4337P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Canton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 4, 2007 · N4126H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Beverly, MAThe inadequate guidance and procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer regarding operation of the pneumatic de-icing boots. Also causal was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate directives which failed to require manufacturers to direct…Mar 17, 2007 · N511AT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 12, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MABoth pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach.Feb 3, 2007 · N944CA · DestroyedNTSB NYC07CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Feb 1, 2007 · N2074K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marstons Mills, MAThe pilot's failure to attain a climb during takeoff which resulted in a diminished climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the turf runway and a tailwind.Sep 10, 2005 · N6777W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Plymouth, MAFatigue failure of the intermediate tailrotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of directional control at a hover.Jul 24, 2005 · N9018Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. [This report was modified on June 10, 2008]Jun 23, 2005 · N5118D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Oct 26, 2004 · N166DK · DestroyedNTSB NYC04CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Lawrence, MAThe pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.Sep 3, 2004 · N5208G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.Aug 12, 2004 · N231LK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA134Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Worcester, MAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind.May 29, 2004 · N73704 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMosher Avid Heavy Hauler · Fitchburg, MAThe malfunction of the elevator control system, resulting in a forced landing.May 27, 2004 · N5139W · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Concord, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings.Sep 27, 2003 · N963LP · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03MA183Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Yarmouth, MAThe improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable, and subsequent inadequate functional check of the maintenance performed, which resulted in a reversal of the elevator trim system and a loss of control in-flight. Factors were the flightcrew's…Aug 26, 2003 · N240CJ · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Tyringham, MAThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Jun 19, 2003 · N49369 · DestroyedNTSB IAD03FA043Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft B200 · Leominster, MAThe pilot's low altitude maneuver using an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a building. A factor was the pilot's impairment from prescription medications.Apr 4, 2003 · N257CG · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Westford, MAThe inflight loss of control due to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Feb 15, 2003 · N241WC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions.Nov 13, 2002 · N2165Y · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing facilities wind conditions, and inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition.Oct 1, 2002 · N8071Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNiemann Champion II · Foxboro, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.Aug 13, 2002 · N7072X · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02TA081Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCrawford Widebody Long EZ · Martha's Vineyard, MAPilot incapacitation from a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke.)Aug 3, 2002 · N3R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350 · Westfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a go-around.Jul 28, 2001 · N3DM · DestroyedNTSB NYC01FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.May 22, 2001 · N8365M · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MAthe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.Jul 16, 2000 · N2176T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1A · Northampton, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jun 4, 2000 · N6340L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99FA216Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Plymouth, MAThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, and the pilot-under-instruction's panic and subsequent interference with the flight controls.Aug 31, 1999 · N98FM · DestroyedNTSB NYC99MA178Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were haze, and the dark night.Jul 17, 1999 · N9253N · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Chatham, MAthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting crosswinds.Sep 5, 1998 · N28764 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Worthington, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Beverly, MAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around. A related factor was the crosswind.May 30, 1998 · N2507Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorelli Rans S9 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's operation of the aircraft in an unapproved configuration contrary to procedures resulting in diminished aircraft control, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall/spin event. Contributing factors were the…May 26, 1998 · N1189Z · DestroyedNTSB NYC98GA113Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Middleborough, MAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR go-around. A factor was the impairment due to drugs.May 25, 1998 · N9885E · DestroyedNTSB NYC98FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Lincoln, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.May 23, 1998 · N82824 · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MAThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Boxborough, MAThe failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stallFeb 2, 1998 · N79588 · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft prior to takeoff resulting in degraded climb performance and a subsequent stall/mush condition.Dec 28, 1997 · N9604H · DestroyedNTSB NYC98FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-S35 · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact into trees. Related factors were high wind and turbulence.Nov 27, 1997 · N5667K · DestroyedNTSB NYC98FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Fitchburg, MAThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to follow standard practices while simulating and practicing emergency…Oct 31, 1997 · N3EV · DestroyedNTSB IAD97FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MAThe first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.Sep 27, 1997 · N5045F · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Westfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 135 · Pepperell, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.Jun 8, 1997 · N17976 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Sheffield, MAThe pilot's abrupt control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with water.Oct 25, 1996 · N2571Z · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · South Carver, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver. This put the helicopter in a low slow down wind, high power demand turn, where it encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and the subsequent collision…Jul 1, 1996 · N444JB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright JUNGSTER-I · Mansfield, MAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain.Jul 31, 1995 · N26241 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Deerfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related factors.Jul 15, 1995 · N4214A · Destroyed