The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
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Veteran pilot dies in crash after failing to remove flight control lock
The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check before takeoff.
New owner’s first flight goes awry
The pilot’s improper flare during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall.
Human Factors: A distant fallout
After a two-year investigation by the NTSB, investigators still don’t really know what caused a July 2021 crash in Alaska that killed two pilots. Still, is there anything we can learn from this crash?
Pilot seriously injured after encountering whoops while landing
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
Aeronca crashes after pilot tries to hand prop it alone
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
Attempted go-around proves fatal for two
The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.
The pitfalls of flying at night
“Night flying introduces challenges that are reflected in the data,” said Robert Geske, AOPA Air Safety Institute manager of aviation safety analysis. “More than one-quarter of fatal night flying accidents occurred because of spatial disorientation, a condition that can bring about loss of control in flight — the leading cause of all night flying accidents.”
Pilot’s forgetfulness leads to forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.