The failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.
Poor fuel management leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
Agcat goes down
The partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason.
Crosswinds get the better of pilot
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Preliminary report on EcoFlyer crash released
According to the NTSB report, Laferriere’s last stop was at Lt. Warren Eaton Airport (OIC), in Norwich, New York. Laferriere told personnel at the airport that he had experienced “rough air and wind gusts like he had never seen before.” He appeared shaken up by the experience.
Poor approach leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
Landing gear mishap leads to crash
The improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Go-around goes bad
The decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to guarantee obstruction clearance.
Carburetor float, fuel pump lead to engine fire
The restriction of the carburetor float as a result of a misadjusted retractor clip. Wrong fuel pump leads to engine fire.