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NTSB Accidents

New owner’s first flight goes awry

By NTSB · July 12, 2023 ·

The pilot’s improper flare during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall.

Pilot seriously injured after encountering whoops while landing

By NTSB · July 10, 2023 ·

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.

Fatigue failure leads to flip over on forced landing

By NTSB · July 7, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · July 5, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · July 3, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · June 30, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · June 28, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · June 26, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · June 23, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.

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