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Fuel starvation brings abrupt end to checkout flight

By NTSB · June 28, 2023 ·

The improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.

Crash caused by nail in Piper’s tire from pilot’s hangar

By NTSB · June 26, 2023 ·

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.

Quest for $100 hamburger goes awry

By NTSB · June 23, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.

Stinson crashes trying to avoid van on the runway

By NTSB · June 21, 2023 ·

A runway incursion, which resulted in a go-around, and subsequent forced landing when the airplane was not able to climb at a rate sufficient to clear approaching rising terrain.

Pilot dies, passengers seriously injured when plane hits trees while landing

By NTSB · June 19, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.

Training flight proves fatal for CFI and student pilot

By NTSB · June 16, 2023 ·

A loss of control while practicing an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.

Preparation for check ride goes awry

By NTSB · June 14, 2023 ·

The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.

Pilot dies after crashing his new Searey

By NTSB · June 12, 2023 ·

The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a house.

Vapor lock leads to forced landing

By NTSB · June 9, 2023 ·

The pilot reported that he was about halfway home when the power loss occurred.

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