On May 17, 2023, a Piper PA-25 Pawnee towing a billboard banner crashed over Hollywood, Florida. Sadly, the pilot — the sole occupant on board the airplane — died in the accident. No one on the ground was hurt.
NTSB
Airframe icing fatal for two
The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid airframe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane performance and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight break-up.
Ag pilot crashes after losing control during steep turn
The pilot’s loss of airplane control resulting in an aerodynamic stall while executing a steep turnaround during an aerial application flight.
Wrong fuel tank cap leads to accident
A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
Pilot loses control when his foot gets stuck on bolt in plane’s floorboard
The pilot’s loss of directional control when his foot became stuck on a protruding bolt in the airplane’s floorboard.
Human Factors: Not your average VFR into IMC
A mother and son die in a tragic accident caused by VFR into IMC. The NTSB investigation reveal he’s a student pilot facing pressure to complete the flight to see his father in the hospital. What can we learn from this accident?
Pilot seriously injured when airpark landing goes awry
The pilot’s failure to locate the airport, which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with power lines during a go-around in low-light conditions.
Pilot crashes during flour drop competition
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
Pilot flies with failed mixture control cable
The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.