The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
aviation accidents
Pilot on wrong frequency causes near miss on runway
After he landed I was very upset he didn’t have his radio on. Also that he didn’t see us until after he touched down.
King Air hits Cessna 206 on runway
The King Air pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
Training flight provides lessons to both CFI and student
I will learn from this flight and use my newfound knowledge to be a safer pilot and instructor.
Pilot forgets fuel cap at airport
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap before flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Water in fuel leads to serious injuries
The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.
Video provides early analysis of Florida fatal accident
According to a preliminary NTSB report, the airplane took off over dark water with no discernable horizon, then began a shallow climb and a right turn. “It seems possible that this is a classic spatial disorientation accident due to somatogravic illusion, triggered by accelerating in situations without good visual references,” AOPA officials said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning lands student pilot in ER
In the hours following the training I realized I had a headache that would not dissipate, among other symptoms, and decided to consult specialists in health care.
Attempt to takeoff from corn field proves fatal
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole and terrain.