The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.
Pilot loses control landing on frozen lake
The loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle.
Pilot’s activation of auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff leads to crash
The pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
Two injured after plane stalls on takeoff
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
Attempt to take off in snow goes awry
The pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.
Carb ice leads to forced landing
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
Cessnas collide on taxiway
The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.
Landing to take a picture doesn’t turn out as planned
The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.
Failure to use carb heat brings down Cessna 182
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.