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Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing in a field

By NTSB · August 11, 2021 ·

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.

Abrupt maneuver to avoid a deer results in ground loop

By NTSB · August 9, 2021 ·

The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.

First solo bends Diamond

By NTSB · August 6, 2021 ·

The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion onto rough terrain.

Drunk pilot crashes into mountain

By NTSB · August 4, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his impairment from alcohol consumption.

Inadequate preflight inspection leads to loss control

By NTSB · August 2, 2021 ·

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the floats, which led to his subsequent attempt to depart from a lake with damaged floats and led to a loss of roll control and the right wing impacting the water.

Pilot crashes after mistaking voltmeter for fuel gauge

By NTSB · July 23, 2021 ·

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree.

Distracted pilot loses control on runway

By NTSB · July 22, 2021 ·

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured.

Pilot crashes while landing at Oshkosh

By NTSB · July 21, 2021 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instructions, which necessitated that the pilot conduct an improper landing flare and resulted in a hard landing.

Sales demonstration flight ends with serious injuries

By NTSB · July 20, 2021 ·

The pilot’s improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to continue attempting the takeoff after two failed attempts.

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