The pilot’s improper flare during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall.
NTSB Accidents
Pilot seriously injured after encountering whoops while landing
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
Fatigue failure leads to flip over on forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod.
Aeronca crashes after pilot tries to hand prop it alone
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
Attempted go-around proves fatal for two
The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.
Pilot’s forgetfulness leads to forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
Fuel starvation brings abrupt end to checkout flight
The improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
Crash caused by nail in Piper’s tire from pilot’s hangar
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.
Quest for $100 hamburger goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.








