The pilot’s misjudgment of a ground spray rig’s position and his incorrect belief that a runway incursion might occur, which resulted in the pilot attempting and then aborting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
aviation accidents
Sonex bent during precautionary landing
A gradual loss of engine power during takeoff due to the pressure regulator not keeping continuous fuel pressure which led to a precautionary off airport landing and collision with terrain.
Rejected takeoff ends in airplane water looping
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff.
Pilot seriously injured after losing control while landing with a gusting tailwind
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.
Distracted pilot fails to extend landing gear
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction by the condition of the runway and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist.
Go-around goes badly
The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.
Engine fails during first flight after maintenance
Atmospheric conditions were conducive for carb ice development, however actual cause of failure has not yet been determined.
New VFR into IMC safety campaign launches
“VFR into IMC is among the top five causes of fatal GA accidents, which are largely preventable,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. “And it’s not only VFR pilots who get trapped — about one-third of these accidents involve instrument-rated pilots.”
Pilot hits tree while herding cattle
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.