NTSB Accidents

Probable cause: The pilot’s geographic disorientation while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below a normal approach path and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the

Probable cause: An intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.

Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by the effects of diphenhydramine use, and his underlying mild cognitive impairment.