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NTSB Accidents

Plane flips while landing on frozen lake

By NTSB · February 24, 2021 ·

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Instructional flight fatal for two

By NTSB · February 23, 2021 ·

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Pilot distracted by door unexpectedly opening in flight

By NTSB · February 22, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in his distraction and his failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed.

Plane hits ground during simulated single-engine go-around

By NTSB · February 19, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Cessna 172 hits deer during night landing

By NTSB · February 18, 2021 ·

A collision with deer on the runway while landing at night and the airport’s lack of a complete perimeter fence.

Plane hits runway lights, taxiway signs after pilot loses control on landing

By NTSB · February 17, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.

Student’s improper rudder input leads to runway excursion

By NTSB · February 16, 2021 ·

The student pilot’s improper rudder input and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing.

Go-around goes bad

By NTSB · February 15, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.

Rushed pilot lands with gear up, blames iPad for blocking his view of landing gear position light

By NTSB · February 12, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and landing.

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