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Float-equipped Taylorcraft hits tree while landing

By NTSB · June 29, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.

Jet blast bends Piper

By NTSB · June 26, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. 

Cross-country flight fatal for two in Alaska

By NTSB · June 25, 2020 ·

Probable cause: Undetermined based on the available evidence.

Cirrus hits deer while landing

By NTSB · June 24, 2020 ·

Animal Encounter NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: Collision with a deer during landing.

Carb icing leads to total loss of engine power

By NTSB · June 23, 2020 ·

NTSB Accident Report Carb Icing

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Pilot’s recklessness fatal for two

By NTSB · June 22, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s reckless decision to conduct low-level flight over a canyon, resulting in the airplane’s impact with power lines and terrain.

Improper wiring insulation leads to inflight fire

By NTSB · June 19, 2020 ·

Accident Report Maintenance Error

Probable cause: The improper insulation of the anticollision light wiring, which resulted in the ignition of combustible fuel vapors in the outboard section of the right wing; the source of the fuel leak could not be determined due to fire damage.

Solo pattern work fatal for student pilot

By NTSB · June 18, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.

Pilot loses control after foot stuck under rudder pedal

By NTSB · June 17, 2020 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inability to recover due to his foot being stuck.

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