Student pilot hits snowbank on takeoff

Posted on March 10th, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Location: Big Rapids, Mich. Injuries: None. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Banner-towing flight ends with forced landing on beach

Posted on March 10th, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Location: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Injuries: None.... Continue Reading →

Taxi test takes off

Posted on March 9th, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Long-EZE. Location: St. Charles, Mo. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Pilot without medical crashes 150

Posted on March 5th, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 150. Location: Sand Springs, Okla. Injuries: None. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Crosswind landing ends off the runway

Posted on March 2nd, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Location: Ocracoke, N.C. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

172 crashes after running out of fuel

Posted on February 27th, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Location: Paris, Tenn. Injuries: 2 Minor. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Worn brakes contribute to accident

Posted on February 26th, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Beech Musketeer. Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

Preliminary report on Sebring Remos crash released

Posted on February 25th, 2009 by

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report in the crash of a Remos GX at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, last month. The passenger was killed and the pilot seriously injured when the Light... Continue Reading →

Instrument lesson ends fatally

Posted on February 23rd, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Beech Baron. Location: Munster, Ind. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

No injuries in mid-air

Posted on February 21st, 2009 by

This March 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna T210, Cessna 172. Location: Boerne, Texas. Injuries: None.... Continue Reading →