According to the pilot, while on approach to a private grass air strip in Merrill, Oregon, he observed the midfield wind sock indicating light and variable winds. After a normal approach and touch down, during the landing roll he encountered a strong crosswind from the right. Subsequently, the Bearhawk began to swerve and then entered a […]
NTSB Accidents
Oil starvation brings down Mooney
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot advised air traffic control that he was returning to the airport due to low oil pressure. The engine subsequently lost power, and he was forced to land in a wheat field in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, five miles south of the airport. During an on-site examination of the Mooney M20K, no oil was […]
Delay in lowering landing gear bends Beech
According to the pilot, after receiving clearance to land at the airport in Clearwater, Florida, he completed the before landing checklist. He added that, during the touchdown, the Beech B55’s landing gear collapsed. According to photographs provided by the airport authority, the airplane came to rest on its belly with the right main and nose […]
Lancair hits hangar when brakes fail
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he applied the brakes and the Lancair ES made a left turn, exited the left side of the runway, and hit a hangar at the airport in Hampshire, Illinois. A post-accident examination of the airplane by FAA Air Safety Inspectors identified a failure of the airplane’s master brake cylinder, revealing the […]
Cross-country ends in fuel exhaustion
The flight instructor stated that he and the private pilot receiving instruction had planned a long cross-country flight to build flight time. The cross-country flight was uneventful and they landed back at their home airport; however, they performed a touch-and-go to fly more and practice instrument approaches. After two approaches, the pilots were again approaching […]
Water on runway leads to forced landing
During the takeoff roll from the 1,400-foot-long runway in Kirkville, N.Y., the Rans S-10 encountered water on the runway and “was not able to gain enough momentum.” During the initial climb, the airplane was unable to clear the surrounding trees. Therefore, the pilot elected to maneuver the airplane to avoid striking the trees. During the turn, […]
Hot day, full load bad combination for ag pilot
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private grass airstrip in Wall, S.D., the Air Tractor AT-401 would not climb above terrain at the end of the runway. It hit the ground, coming to rest in a wheat field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right aileron, and fuselage. The pilot reported […]
Incorrectly installed part leads to ground loop
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the Cessna 180’s seat slid to its full aft position. He was unable to reach the control pedals and attempted to abort the takeoff. He was not able to control the airplane and it yawed left into a ground loop near Waterloo, Iowa. The airplane sustained substantial damage to […]
Lake encounters wake
The pilot stated that during high-speed taxi after a water landing near Mineral, Virginia, he encountered the wake from a boat. The sponson (float) “caught the water” on the second wave and the Lake LA 4 made a right turn. The airplane subsequently hit a dock, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The […]