Approach by student pilot goes bad

Posted on May 12th, 2009 by

This May 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: Oxford, Maine. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Power loss, lack of CRM lead to accident

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by

This May 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: Grumman S-2B. Location: Cherry Point, N.C. Injuries: 3 Serious,... Continue Reading →

Heavy braking leads to mishap

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by

This May 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: Lantana, Fla. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

Three die in mid-air collision

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by

This May 2007 accident report was 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, Beech Bonanza. Location: Sharonville, Ohio. Injuries: 3... Continue Reading →

Fuel exhaustion leads to street landing

Posted on May 5th, 2009 by

This May 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 Cherokee. Location: Las Vegas. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Bird encounter aborts takeoff

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by

This May 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 180. Location: Lopez Island, Wash. Injuries: None. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Variable winds lead to loss of control

Posted on May 1st, 2009 by

This May 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: Stinson 108. Location: Auburn, Calif. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →

Failure to manage crosswind leads to accident

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by

This May 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: Sonoma, Calif. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Engine fire leads to crash

Posted on April 29th, 2009 by

This May 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 210. Location: Spanish Fork, Utah. Injuries: 1 Fatal.... Continue Reading →

Fractured exhaust valve leads to power loss

Posted on April 27th, 2009 by

This May 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 Cherokee. Location: Tuscon, Ariz. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →