The student pilot had planned the instructional cross-country flight from his home base airport to another airport about 100 miles away with an intermediate stop to practice landings. However, just before departure, the flight instructor changed the destination to a different airport that was located further away and in mountainous terrain. However he did not […]
aviation accidents
Cessna 210’s landing gear fails
The pilot stated that, after takeoff from the airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, he heard a loud bang after he moved the landing gear handle to the “up” position on the Cessna 210B. The landing gear indication lights did not illuminate. He cycled the landing gear handle, which had no effect. In addition, the flaps would not […]
Improper use of fuel selector valve leads to fuel starvation
The pilot was in level cruise at 10,500 feet mean sea level, when he moved the Beech A35’s fuel selector from the right tank to the left tank. The plane was equipped with the Beech fuel selector valve disengagement warning light kit. The fuel selector is a combined fuel pump and valve assembly. The handle […]
Oil starvation begins chain of events that brings C210 down
The pilot reported that, during cruise flight, the Cessna 210’s engine began running roughly with smoke developing inside the cabin, followed by oil covering the windshield. He said the engine continued to run and that his attempts to increase the power setting resulted in severe shaking and more smoke. He initiated a forced landing in a […]
Rarely flown Piper crashes after engine loses power
The pilot/owner had not flown the Piper PA 22-150 for several months, but he had recently completed several high-speed taxis in the airplane. Before the accident flight, he completed a preflight inspection, which included checking the fuel for water. The preflight inspection and engine run-up did not reveal any anomalies. During takeoff, about 300 feet above […]
Fuel starvation brings down T6
According to the pilot, during the initial climb for the personal flight, when the North American T6 was about 150 to 250 feet above the ground near Naples, Florida, the engine lost all power. He lowered the landing gear, maintained flying airspeed, and then landed the airplane in the grass right of the runway. The airplane […]
Landing in gusty conditions leads to ground loop
The pilot was landing at a remote, off-airport site in Cordova, Alaska, in a tailwheel-equipped Piper PA-18-150. He stated it was an area he was familiar with and was aware of the approaching weather. As he was about to land he said a heavy rain shower was developing with gusty wind conditions. Just before landing […]
182 pilot loses control while trying to avoid crop duster
The pilot reported that he made three radio calls stating his intentions to land near Orange, Texas. When the Cessna 182 was about 25 to 50 feet above the runway, the pilot saw an agricultural airplane making a non-standard, low circling approach to land on the opposing runway. The Cessna pilot added full power and initiated […]
Problem with avionics leads to crash
The pilot reported that he had maintenance conducted on the Piper PA-32’s avionics, which included the replacement of the primary flight display (PFD). After the maintenance was completed, he prepared to return to his home airport. A preflight inspection revealed no anomalies, and the steering system operated normally during taxi. During the takeoff roll, he observed […]