The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff.
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Heart problems lead to fatal crash into the ocean
A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation, which resulted in an overflight of his destination and subsequent descent into water.
Obstructed vent outlets lead to fuel starvation
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting from obstructed forward and aft vent outlets in the left fuel tank.
Hole in brake line leads to accident
Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.
Improper leaning of engine proves fatal for two
The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a second takeoff without having the engine further examined.
Improper maintenance leads to bent 172
Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.
Accident Case Study: Conflict in the Cockpit
The roughly 15-minute video recreates the events that led a Bombardier Challenger 605 to crash just seconds before landing at Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) in California.
Missing hardware contributes to loss of control on landing
The loss of directional control during the landing roll, due to missing hardware which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear torque links.
Three injured when pilot loses control while landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.