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Repeated attempts to start engine end in fire

By General Aviation News Staff · February 22, 2025 · 6 Comments

Probable Cause: The engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.

Fatigue failure of landing gear bends Tornado

By General Aviation News Staff · February 21, 2025 · 1 Comment

Probable Cause: The fatigue failure of the right landing gear leg that resulted in its separation from the airplane during takeoff.

Cows vs. Cessna 140

By General Aviation News Staff · February 19, 2025 · 12 Comments

Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Researchers develop GA Crash Survival Predictor

By General Aviation News Staff · February 16, 2025 · 4 Comments

A recent study analyzing 20 years of general aviation accidents has identified key factors that significantly impact survival rates, leading researchers to develop a GA Crash Survival Predictor.

Failure to remove angle of attack vane cover bends Cirrus

By General Aviation News Staff · February 15, 2025 · 6 Comments

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection removal of the angle of attack vane cover.

Lack of brake fluid leads to plane crashing into hangar

By General Aviation News Staff · February 14, 2025 · 5 Comments

Probable Cause: A loss of braking due to inadequate servicing of brake fluid by the pilot/mechanic, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on the ground.

Mooney crashes on new owner’s first flight

By General Aviation News Staff · February 12, 2025 · 11 Comments

Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to detonation and preignition in the No. 6 cylinder.

Carburetor ice ends training flight

By General Aviation News Staff · February 8, 2025 · 7 Comments

Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to effectively utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during the engine run-up and taxi.

Taildraggers and turmoil

By General Aviation News Staff · February 7, 2025 · 14 Comments

General aviation has long faced challenges with landing-related mishaps, but the study underscores the disproportionate role of tailwheel aircraft in these incidents, according to the researchers.

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