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NTSB Accidents

Loss of oil ends flight

By NTSB · September 1, 2009 ·

A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.

Wrong fuel leads to engine failure

By NTSB · August 31, 2009 ·

The improper fueling of the airplane by the FBO, which led to the loss of power of both engines.

Poor piloting leads to crash

By NTSB · August 28, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Search mission ends tragically

By NTSB · August 27, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions and lee side turbulence.

Fuel mismanagement leads to forced landing

By NTSB · August 26, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach.

Magneto failure leads to accident

By NTSB · August 25, 2009 ·

A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the left idler gear.

Poor approach results in collision

By NTSB · August 24, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.

Failure to switch tanks bad move

By NTSB · August 21, 2009 ·

The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.

Bad bounce bends Ercoupe

By NTSB · August 20, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.

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