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20260806

Coolant Leak and Unstable Approach Cause Bearhawk Crash

By General Aviation News Staff · August 29, 2026 · 1 Comment

Probable Cause: The pilot’s unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.

Botched Go-Around Leads To Crash

By General Aviation News Staff · August 28, 2026 · 5 Comments

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around that resulted in an impact with a fence.

Carburetor Icing Ends Instructional Flight Early

By General Aviation News Staff · August 27, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

Pilot and Passenger Seriously Injured in Valley Crash

By General Aviation News Staff · August 26, 2026 · 5 Comments

Probable Cause: The airplane’s encounter with gusting winds resulting in a loss of altitude with performance insufficient to outclimb terrain.

Pilot Loses Control During Water Landing

By General Aviation News Staff · August 25, 2026 · 1 Comment

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.

Trapped Rainwater Leads to Crash

By General Aviation News Staff · August 22, 2026 · 4 Comments

Probable Cause: A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.

Leaking Fuel Valve Leads to Luscombe 8 Crash

By General Aviation News Staff · August 21, 2026 · 2 Comments

Probable Cause: A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Distracted Pilot Forgets to Extend Landing Gear

By General Aviation News Staff · August 20, 2026 · 8 Comments

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

Pilot’s Delayed Aborted Landing Causes Mooney Crash

By General Aviation News Staff · August 19, 2026 · 9 Comments

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in aborting the landing.

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