The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.
aviation accidents
Pilot loses control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries
The pilot’s in-flight loss of control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries.
Ag flying practice flight ends fatally
The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Human Factors: A competitive environment
What can we learn from a fatal crash at a STOL competition?
Blocked fuel tank outlet port leads to fuel starvation
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to a blockage of the fuel tank outlet port.
Flight to drop candy ends in crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
What we can learn from accident reports
Among the most popular features in General Aviation News are the NTSB accident reports and excerpts from reports made to the Aviation Safety Reporting System (NASA reports). Readers share the lessons they’ve learned to avoid similar mishaps.
Attempt at soft field takeoff lands Cessna 182 in canal
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.
Pre-buy flight ends in serious injuries for pilot
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.