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Sticking intake valve leads to crash

By NTSB · August 31, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a sticking intake valve on the No. 3 cylinder.

Stall while landing fatal for pilot

By NTSB · August 28, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Improper preflight planning begins accident’s chain of events

By NTSB · August 27, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper preflight planning that did not identify the unserviceable runway; his subsequent decision to attempt to takeoff from the rough, grassy runway; and his selection of an abort point with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Carb icing proves fatal for pilot

By NTSB · August 26, 2020 ·

NTSB Accident Report Carb Icing

Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot’s decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Fuel starvation leads to forced landing

By NTSB · August 25, 2020 ·

Fuel Starvation NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Loose bolt leads to total loss of power

By NTSB · August 24, 2020 ·

Probable cause: A total loss of engine power as a result of the detachment of the throttle linkage from the throttle arm of the fuel injector servo due to an insufficiently tightened and secured bolt and the subsequent inadequate maintenance inspection.

Banner tow flight goes awry

By NTSB · August 21, 2020 ·

NTSB Accident Report Carb Icing

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during a low-power setting approach in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

Distracted pilot hits foliage on side of runway

By NTSB · August 20, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway.

Stuck cylinder exhaust valve leads to student pilot’s forced landing

By NTSB · August 19, 2020 ·

Probable cause: A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.

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