NTSB Accidents

The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and impact with terrain.

The pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane.

The airplane builder’s improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s diverted attention while taxiing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader.

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.

The pilot’s inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.

The front seat pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the rear seat pilot’s delayed remedial control inputs that subsequently resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was a lack of communication by both pilot’s to establish clearly defined pilot-in-command roles prior to the accident flight.

The failure of the pilot to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller, which resulted in a serious injury when the propeller struck his hand.