Attention focused inside the cockpit, the pilot failed to notice a slight rise in terrain.
Loose magnet brings down T-51
A loose magnet in the flywheel was the culprit in a total engine loss in this Titan T-51.
Pilot’s decision to fly into thunderstorms fatal
Pilot worked with ATC in an attempt to navigate through an area of thunderstorm activity. Extreme descents were followed by an in-flight break-up for the Van’s RV-9.
Pilot fails to replace fuel cap
Distracted during pre-flight, pilot failed to confirm fuel cap was securely in place.
Aerobatic flight ends fatally
Delayed recovery likely caused fatal “collision with terrain” for Skybolt 300.
Beach landing bends Cessna 206
A “hard, but not too hard” landing on a remote beach was too much for the right main landing gear.
Attempt to hand-prop Aeronca seriously injures pilot
Improperly set throttle results in Aeronca getting away from pilot following hand-propping. Pilot suffered serious injuries. Plane hits hangar.
Lack of familiarity with toe brakes contributes to accident
As pilot rejected takeoff, lack of familiarity cited as a contributing factor in Tecnam P2008 accident.
Grass landing goes awry
Pilot fails to maintain adequate glide path to runway, lands short collapsing gear.