This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Lowndesville, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot, who had about 600 hours, was conducting […]
NTSB Accidents
Wind gusts bend Beech
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Beech V35. Injuries: None. Location: Hailey, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The reported winds at the time of the accident were 190° […]
Bad mag brings down Grumman
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Grumman Yankee. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Creswell, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The engine lost power just after takeoff. The pilot was […]
Night landing goes bad
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Park Rapids, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at night in […]
Too much airplane, not enough pilot
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: Rock Hill, S.C. Location: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot intended to practice takeoffs and landings in […]
Poor lookout leads to mid-air
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Warrior, Cessna 152. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Coolidge, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Both airplanes were on simulated instrument […]
Departure stall for Cessna pilot
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 206. Injuries: 4 Serious. Location: Truckee, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Witnesses reported observing the airplane take off from the runway […]
Pilot fails to maintain airspeed
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Aventura II. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 155-hour pilot, 78, held a private pilot certificate, […]
Tailwheel takeoff goes bad
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Bozeman, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor said he was giving the private pilot some […]