NTSB Accidents

Probable Cause: A bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane.

Probable Cause: A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

Probable Cause: The sport pilot’s poor decision to allow a non-certificated pilot to land the airplane which resulted in a loss of control during landing.