Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Lights out at airport contributes to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss o
Takeoff in gusting conditions sinks plane
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to take off from a lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Aborted takeoff ends in crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
CFIT fatal for four
Probable cause: The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain.
Wrong flap setting leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to set the wing flaps to the “takeoff” position, which resulted in a longer-than-normal takeoff run and collision with terrain.
Taxi test ends in ground loop
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Takeoff roll ends badly in unfamiliar plane
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Uncertificated pilot crashes
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.