Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which led to his loss of control of the airplane. The flight instructor’s inability to take remedial action because the airplane was not equipped with a full set of dual flight controls was also a factor.
NTSB Accidents
No injuries in mid-air
The Cessna 210 pilot’s failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision.
Bounced landing leads to nose-over
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a porpoise and a nose over.
Go-around goes wrong
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
Worn magneto leads to forced landing
The CFI’s continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies. The lack of suitable terrain for a landing was a factor.
CFI falls asleep on approach
The student’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. The flight instructor’s fatigue was a factor.
Cherokee hits snowbank trying to land
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.
Luscombe crashes after passenger fails to relinquish controls
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger’s interference with the pilot’s manipulation of the controls.
Ice, turbulence lead to fatal accident
The pilot’s continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude during the instrument approach. The severe icing, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear were factors.