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NTSB Accidents

Landing gear mishap leads to crash

By NTSB · May 26, 2009 ·

The improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Go-around goes bad

By NTSB · May 22, 2009 ·

The decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to guarantee obstruction clearance.

Carburetor float, fuel pump lead to engine fire

By NTSB · May 21, 2009 ·

The restriction of the carburetor float as a result of a misadjusted retractor clip. Wrong fuel pump leads to engine fire.

Lack of landing gear surprises pilot

By NTSB · May 20, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear.

Density altitude thwarts pilot

By NTSB · May 19, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.

Crosswind landing goes bad

By NTSB · May 18, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control.

Short runway, powerlines a bad combination

By NTSB · May 15, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line.

Bad attitude leads to accident

By NTSB · May 14, 2009 ·

The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.

Haze contributes to crash into glacier

By NTSB · May 13, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering, resulting in an a collision with a glacier.

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