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NTSB Accidents

Malfunctioning iPad distracts helicopter pilot

By NTSB · February 27, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s distraction due to her malfunctioning iPad, which led to her inadvertent forward cyclic application.

Attempted takeoff with stowed rudder pedals goes awry

By NTSB · February 26, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly check that the flight controls were correctly configured before takeoff.

Student crashes on takeoff

By NTSB · February 25, 2020 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot-receiving-instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Talking on the radio leads to gear-up landing

By NTSB · February 24, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Helicopter rolls over after landing on snow

By NTSB · February 21, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Not enough training results in ground loop

By NTSB · February 20, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.

Skiplane breaks through ice

By NTSB · February 19, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which led to both skis breaking through the ice while positioning the airplane after landing.

Plane lands gear up in flight preparing for check ride

By NTSB · February 18, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The failure of pilot to extend the landing gear during landing.

Pilot loses control after landing on wet runway

By NTSB · February 17, 2020 ·

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface.

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