Too much brake for grass landing

Posted on August 14th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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 Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Buena, Wash.... Continue Reading →

Tired pilot gets behind airplane

Posted on August 13th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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: RV-7A. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: El Dorado, Ark. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

First flight, last flight

Posted on August 12th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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: RV-6A. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Nampa, Idaho. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

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Pilot knowingly flies defective airplane

Posted on August 9th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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: Ryan Navion B. Injuries: None. Location: Fort Myers, Fla.... Continue Reading →

Too much speed, not enough runway

Posted on August 8th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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: Vans RV-6A. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Grass Valley, Calif.... Continue Reading →

Failure to refuel kills two

Posted on August 7th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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: Taylorcraft BC12-D. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Harrison, Maine. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Crosswind catches Cub wing

Posted on August 6th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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 Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Billings, Mont.... Continue Reading →

Engine malfunction for Piper

Posted on August 5th, 2012 by

This August 2010 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 Saratoga. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Washington, Ga. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Lack of performance data a factor in crash

Posted on August 2nd, 2012 by

This August 2010 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. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Saltsburg, Pa. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Skydiving flight ends fatally

Posted on August 1st, 2012 by

This August 2010 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 185. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 5 Minor. Location: Newfane,... Continue Reading →