Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the
NTSB Accidents
Prebuy inspection flight ends in crash into fence
Probable cause: An intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
Pilot dies after crashing Globe GC-1A
Probable cause: The loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert.
Hard landing bends 150
Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
Over rotation on takeoff leads to stall
Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall.
Unstabilized approach leads to C210 crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.
Go-around goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.
Attempt at aerobatics fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by the effects of diphenhydramine use, and his underlying mild cognitive impairment.
CFI ground loops J-3 Cub
Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.




