aviation accidents

Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he did not verify that the aileron movement matched the control yoke input.

Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss o

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to take off from a lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.  

Probable cause: The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to set the wing flaps to the “takeoff” position, which resulted in a longer-than-normal takeoff run and collision with terrain.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.