NTSB Accidents

Probable Cause: The failure of a landing gear torque arm, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear before touching down.

Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s improper use of carburetor heat.

Probable Cause: A worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Probable Cause: The improper installation of the elevator control cable hardware, which resulted in the separation of the elevator control cable and a loss of pitch control in flight.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.