A failure to maintain directional control led a wild ride in an Aeronca for this student pilot.
Carb icing likely culprit in crash
Atmospheric conditions – 81° temp and 66° dew point – make for a “moderate risk” for carb ice.
Wet grass runway contributes to crash
Full airplane, wet grass, short run all factored into C-208 running off the end of the runway.
High density altitude contributes to Ercoupe hitting tree during takeoff
High-density altitude and low-powered Ercoupe equals trouble for this pilot.
Crosswind landing bends airplane
Gusty crosswind was more than the aircraft and pilot could handle.
Navion’s engine loses power due to fuel starvation
Pilot deviated from the airplane’s checklist to keep the engine running during run-up and taxi.
Jet blast bends 172
Pilot failed to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane that was maneuvering on the ramp. Damage ensued.
Balked landing bends 177
Faulty balked landing procedure led to an uncontrolled descent, hard landing and ultimately a collapsed nose gear.
Go-around to avoid deer goes awry
An attempt to avoid a hitting a deer on the runway ends with a collision with trees and an off-airport landing.