The undetermined failure of the emergency landing gear system and the retraction of the right main landing gear during landing.
Corrosion blamed for crash
The fatigue failure of the engine cylinder, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
Victim in Remos GX crash identified
The Remos took off at 7:35 a.m. on Jan. 25, the second in a flight of two. The purpose of the flight was to obtain air-to-air photographs of the Remos.
Failure to activate fuel pump leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to activate the electric fuel pump following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Engine trouble leads to fatality
The loss of engine power due to the contamination of the fuel manifold valve, and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies.
Tomahawk ends up in reservoir
The pilot’s failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above stall after takeoff and his failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft field takeoff.
Crosswind landing goes awry
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The gusting crosswind conditions and the snow covered ground were factors.
Pilot thought they “had enough” fuel
Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned approach and improper emergency procedure by the pilot.
Unknown reason for structural failure
The structural failure of the wings for undetermined reasons.