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Pilot seriously injured when airpark landing goes awry

By NTSB · May 17, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · May 15, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · May 12, 2023 ·

The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

King Air hits Cessna 206 on runway

By NTSB · May 10, 2023 ·

The King Air pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.

Pilot forgets fuel cap at airport

By NTSB · May 8, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap before flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Water in fuel leads to serious injuries

By NTSB · May 5, 2023 ·

The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.

Attempt to takeoff from corn field proves fatal

By NTSB · May 3, 2023 ·

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole and terrain.

Young Eagles flight goes awry

By NTSB · May 1, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff and his high pitch attitude after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Fuel exhaustion leads to crash

By NTSB · April 28, 2023 ·

Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper planning, which led to fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.

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