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Three die in mid-air collision

By NTSB · May 7, 2009 ·

The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes, and their failure to maintain clearance.

Fuel exhaustion leads to street landing

By NTSB · May 5, 2009 ·

Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel system management.

Bird encounter aborts takeoff

By NTSB · May 4, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The goose was a factor.

Variable winds lead to loss of control

By NTSB · May 1, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent hard landing.

Failure to manage crosswind leads to accident

By NTSB · April 30, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Engine fire leads to crash

By NTSB · April 29, 2009 ·

An engine oil line leak and subsequent engine compartment fire while in cruise flight.

Fractured exhaust valve leads to power loss

By NTSB · April 27, 2009 ·

A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a broken exhaust valve.

Long landing goes bad

By NTSB · April 24, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent noseover into a ditch.

Student loses it in crosswind

By NTSB · April 23, 2009 ·

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.

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