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Crop dusters collide in midair

By NTSB · March 15, 2023 ·

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.

Hand propping procedure goes awry

By NTSB · March 13, 2023 ·

The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.

Not being familiar with fuel selector proves fatal for pilot

By NTSB · March 10, 2023 ·

A total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank detents in the fuel selector, and the flight crew’s lack of understanding of proper fuel selector operation.

Crawfish chimneys get the best of Texas pilot

By NTSB · March 8, 2023 ·

The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.

Pilot seriously injured when plane hits cactus

By NTSB · March 6, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.

Failure to remove towbar just the first of pilot’s mistakes

By NTSB · March 3, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to remove the towbar from the nose landing gear before takeoff, which resulted in a sustained adverse yaw condition, and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel system while circling the airport, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power to the right engine.

Spatial disorientation fatal for Aviat pilot

By NTSB · March 1, 2023 ·

A loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain as a result of spatial disorientation during cruise in dark night conditions.

Snow and sunlight bad combination for Cub pilot

By NTSB · February 27, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.

Delayed use of carb heat leads to total loss of engine power

By NTSB · February 24, 2023 ·

NTSB Accident Report Carb Icing

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

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