Wind gust leads to ground loop

Posted on October 18th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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 170. Injuries: None. Location: Butler, Mo. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

Water in fuel, poor inspection bring down Cessna

Posted on October 17th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Coolidge, Ariz. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Rope compromises powerplant

Posted on October 14th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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: Stinson 108-1. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious. Location: Concrete,... Continue Reading →

Distraction leads to mid-air collision

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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 180, Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Whitewater, Colo.... Continue Reading →

Too little training, too early solo bad combo

Posted on October 12th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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: Super Sky Raider. Injuries: None. Location: Tuscola, Illinois. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Fuel mismanagement bends Bonanza

Posted on October 11th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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 Bonanza. Injuries: None. Location: Salina, Kan. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

Piper loses power

Posted on October 10th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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 Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Markleeville, Calif. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Takeoff into thunderstorm kills two

Posted on October 7th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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: Maule MXT-7-180A. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Santa Teresa, N.M.... Continue Reading →

First solo, first crash

Posted on October 6th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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. Injuries: None. Location: Alton, Illinois. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

Tailwheel trouble for Cub pilot

Posted on October 5th, 2010 by

This October 2008 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 Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Lynden, Wash. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →