An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Flight into thunderstorm kills two
The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed weather.
Simulated engine out results in real accident
The complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing.
Flight into IMC kills pilot
The continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientaton and loss of control.
Pilot loses consciousness on approach
The pilot’s loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway.
Failure to lock in fuel lever leads to crash
Fuel starvation as result of the pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector.
Poor approach results in poor landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
Long landing bends Piper
The pilot’s failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing.
Distracted pilot lands gear up
The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear. The pilot’s attention being diverted, and his failure to use the checklist were factors.