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NTSB Accidents

Pilot ‘simply forgot’ to lower landing gear

By NTSB · April 4, 2019 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

Drunk pilot’s forced landing due to fuel starvation

By NTSB · April 3, 2019 ·

Fuel Starvation NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s impaired decision-making due to alcohol intoxication and his improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

VFR into IMC results in CFIT

By NTSB · April 2, 2019 ·

Controlled Flight Into Terrain NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of

Powered parachute pilot dies in crash

By NTSB · April 1, 2019 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to maneuver the aircraft at low altitude, towards rising terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.

Fixated pilot lands gear-up

By NTSB · March 29, 2019 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to complete the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear before touchdown.

STOL King ground loops

By NTSB · March 28, 2019 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

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

Construction error and drugs a fatal combination for pilot

By NTSB · March 27, 2019 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to identify and correct his construction error of a critical structural component, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to hi

Fast approach ends in collision with snowbank

By NTSB · March 26, 2019 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a snowbank.

Inadequate maintenance fatal for Piper pilot

By NTSB · March 25, 2019 ·

Equipment Failure NTSB Accident Report

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane

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