The pilot’s failure to preflight the airplane, the pilot’s improper in-flight decision not to expedite the landing, and the inadvertent stall when the pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low. Factors contributing to the accident were the lineman’s improper servicing of the airplane when he left the oil dipstick out and the subsequent oil leak.
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Mid-air collision kills New Jersey pilot
The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes, resulting in a midair collision during cruise flight.
Attempt to fly Hellcat under power lines and tragically
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and inadequate evaluation of the weather, inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles, resulting in the in-flight collision with power lines.
Passenger’s attempts to help end in emergency landing
Power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot mistakenly shutting down the operating engine when the passenger interfered with the rudder pedals.
Two CFIs die when Piper hits Cessna on runway
The Piper pilot’s improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot’s inattentive radio communications and the obscured visibility of the traffic pattern from the air and ground by trees located at the departure end of the runway.
Two die after formation flight encounters heavy rain
These October 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: RV-8. Location: Van, Texas. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The accident airplane assumed the number two position of a four […]