NTSB

The pilot’s misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in a collision with wires and the ground.

The pilot’s improper fuel management during the landing approach, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and a forced off-airport landing.

A failure of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power while maneuvering.

The failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight.

The pilot’s improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The tailwind and a short runway were contributing factors.

Loss of engine power resulting from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s failure to refuel the aircraft en route.

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a flat main tire.

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with an airport sign.

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors included a 90° crosswind, and the student pilot’s improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with the crosswind rather than on an available runway with a headwind.