Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.
NTSB Accidents
Too much brake on landing ends student’s flight
Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Snow covered runway leads to accident
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.
Fuel exhaustion leads to C150 crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport landing and nose-over.
Distracted pilot hits parked helicopter
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing due to being distracted by another airplane and her delayed initiation of a go-around, during which the right wing struck a parked helicopter.
Crosswind forces plane into lamp post
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting tailwind conditions.
Takeoff in snow bends Cessna 185
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Pilot inadvertently puts gear up while landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during approach.
Checking phone leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.