The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during landing, which resulted in the left ski impacting snow and a subsequent bounce and loss of directional control.
NTSB Accidents
In-flight collision with a bird damages vertical stabilizer
An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach, which resulted in damage to the vertical stabilizer.
Pilot’s failure to conduct starting procedures properly results in engine fire
The pilot’s failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire.
Student’s first solo ends in culvert
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Pilot loses control during attempted go-around
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Spatial disorientation fatal for three
The pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control following takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions.
Plane flips over while taxiing in gusting crosswinds
The pilot’s improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.
Go-around goes awry
The flight instructor’s failure to retract the flaps during an attempted go-around and his failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in a collision with terrain left of the runway.
Plane flips while landing on frozen lake
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.