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NTSB Accidents

Failure to go-around contributes to crash

By NTSB · August 2, 2018 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

The airplane didn’t touch down until it passed the halfway point of the runway.

Ercoupe’s landing to grass strip goes awry

By NTSB · August 1, 2018 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

It seems the pilot simply checked out for a few minutes while on final.

Student hits wind sock

By NTSB · July 31, 2018 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

A simple failure to maintain directional control led to accident.

Airstrip’s uneven surface contributes to crash

By NTSB · July 30, 2018 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

Alon A2 bounced into the air and stalled before the pilot could gain control.

Student loses control on landing

By NTSB · July 27, 2018 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

A failure to maintain directional control led a wild ride in an Aeronca for this student pilot.

Carb icing likely culprit in crash

By NTSB · July 26, 2018 ·

AR-Carb Icing

Atmospheric conditions – 81° temp and 66° dew point – make for a “moderate risk” for carb ice.

Wet grass runway contributes to crash

By NTSB · July 25, 2018 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Full airplane, wet grass, short run all factored into C-208 running off the end of the runway.

High density altitude contributes to Ercoupe hitting tree during takeoff

By NTSB · July 24, 2018 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

High-density altitude and low-powered Ercoupe equals trouble for this pilot.

Crosswind landing bends airplane

By NTSB · July 23, 2018 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

Gusty crosswind was more than the aircraft and pilot could handle.

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