Probable Cause: The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.
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Unexpected wind shear results in hard landing
Probable Cause: The airplane’s encounter with unexpected wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.
Excessive speed on landing leads to crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Improperly constructed tailwheel locking assembly leads to loss of control
Probable Cause: Loss of directional control during landing due to an improperly constructed and maintained tailwheel locking assembly.
Inflight collision with bird bends Cessna 172
Probable Cause: An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Loss of control leads to ground loop
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
Training flight ends with collision into fence
Probable Cause: An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
Study finds equipment failures continue driving GA fatal accidents
While causing a small fraction of GA accidents, equipment failures continue to be fatal for pilots, even while other causes have declined, according to a new study. Even more disturbing: Many of the engine failures happened well before TBO and in parts that aren’t checked during an annual inspection.
Helicopter destroyed when student panics
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.