This October 2007 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: Varieze. Location: Chesapeake, Va. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was to test the speed brake […]
NTSB Accidents
Bad bounce bends Cessna
This October 2007 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 170A. Location: Wadesboro, N.C. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land. The Cessna touched down on […]
First solo goes bad
The pilot’s lack of experience and the excessive taxi speed.
Thunderstorm proves fatal for Baron pilot
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue VFR flight into instrument conditions, subsequently leading to a loss of control. The pilot’s lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions were factors.
Poor approach leads to poor landing
The pilot’s misjudging the altitude and distance during the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.
Bad weight and balance calculation leads to accident
The inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot’s failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.
Lack of horizon proves fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night conditions which resulted in the lack of ground references during the takeoff.
Herding cattle with plane fatal mistake
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering. The pilot’s diverted attention and decision to maneuver at a low altitude were factors.
Cessna comes up short on approach
The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.