The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
NPR hatchet job
The National Public Radio show All Things Considered discussed uncontrolled airspace following the Hudson River midair from last weekend. (Read transcript or listen to FAA: Midair Collision Mirrors Other Near-Misses from Monday, August 10). Author Frank James wrote on “the two-way blog“ to follow up the radio interview. To say it was less-than-stellar is an […]
Crosswind crimps airplane
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
Wind gust hard on taildragger
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. The wind gust was a factor.
Bounces break Cirrus
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and collapse of the nose landing gear.
Overloaded airplane crashes
The pilot’s inadequate performance planning and failure to abort the takeoff.
Hurried pilot damages airplane
The pilot failed to maintain directional control while taxiing after landing. A factor was the runway sign.
Wheels-down water landing kills pilot
The pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious floatplane’s landing gear during a water landing.