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Deferred maintenance leads to crash

By NTSB · July 9, 2009 ·

The failure of the left wing’s lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible.

Tailwind landing damages Cessna

By NTSB · July 8, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to select suitable terrain for landing.

Engine ice forces landing

By NTSB · July 7, 2009 ·

A loss of engine power due to engine inlet icing.

Fuel miscalculation leads to off-airport landing

By NTSB · July 6, 2009 ·

The loss of engine power while climbing due to the pilot’s failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.

Telephone wires, runway bad combination

By NTSB · July 3, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during an instrument takeoff attempt.

Lakebed landing goes bad for student

By NTSB · July 2, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.

Wind gust leads to loss of control

By NTSB · July 1, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control.

Poor repair leads to poor landing

By NTSB · June 30, 2009 ·

The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Control lost on landing

By NTSB · June 29, 2009 ·

The failure to maintain directional control during landing.

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