The student pilot was on final approach to the airport in Kelso, Wash., in a Cessna 152. When he reduced engine power, the plane developed a higher sink rate than expected. It subsequently landed hard and bounced three to four times, collapsing the nose landing gear and substantially damaging the firewall. The student pilot stated […]
NTSB Accidents
Snowbanks catch Cessna
The pilot of the Cessna 172 was practicing touch-and-go landings on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side in Vineland, Minn. The plane encountered a rough area and skidded left. The left main landing gear collided with a snow bank on the left side of the road, and the plane flipped over, […]
Incapacitated pilot crashes
The 78-year-old pilot was flying a Cessna 150 near Deming, N.M., when he reported to ATC that he was “in trouble,” experiencing severe pain and losing his eyesight. Radar contact was lost shortly afterward. The pilot had been issued a limited third class medical certificate due to elevated blood pressure. Toxicology testing revealed the presence […]
Cirrus pilot crashes in crosswind
The pilot was attempting to land the Cirrus SR20 on the runway in Brunswick, Ga. He reported that, during the approach to the runway, he listened to the automatic terminal information service, which noted that the wind was from 270° at 16 knots and gusting to 26 knots. He chose to continue the approach and, […]
Super Cub ground loops
The pilot was attempting to land the Piper Super Cub at Worland, Wyo. During the landing roll he ground looped, causing structural damage to the left wing. The NTSB determined the probable cause was the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.. NTSB Identification: WPR13CA114 This February 2013 accident report is provided by the […]
Champion breaks leg on landing
The pilot of the Champion7GCAA was practicing touch and goes on a frozen lake in Oshkosh, Wis. On the last landing he intended to do a full stop landing. The top of the lake was covered with snow that had been plowed. After a smooth landing, and while taxiing to park, the left wheel strut […]
Pilot loses control landing on snow-covered runway
The pilot of the Cessna 172, who landed on Runway 32 in Jenison, Mich., noted the runway was covered with ice and snow. During the roll-out the airplane began drifting to the right. He attempted to correct for the drift with left rudder pedal input, but the airplane continued to move to the right. The […]
Crosswind flips Musketeer
The flight instructor and a student pilot were practicing touch-and-go landings in the Beech Musketeer. The CFI noted there was a “light” crosswind from the right. During the takeoff roll, the plane encountered a low-level wind shear just as it was beginning to rotate. The nose and right wing lifted up until the left wing […]
Pilot mistakes ag field for runway
The pilot of the Cessna 206 was approaching to land on a private unimproved runway near Sabinal, Texas. The field immediately adjacent to the landing area had been recently plowed. He was landing into the direction of the rising sun, which was just coming over the horizon as he was making his approach. He mistakenly […]