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NTSB Accidents

Simulated engine out results in real accident

By NTSB · July 20, 2009 ·

The complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing.

Flight into IMC kills pilot

By NTSB · July 17, 2009 ·

The continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientaton and loss of control.

Pilot loses consciousness on approach

By NTSB · July 16, 2009 ·

The pilot’s loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway.

Failure to lock in fuel lever leads to crash

By NTSB · July 15, 2009 ·

Fuel starvation as result of the pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector.

Poor approach results in poor landing

By NTSB · July 14, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.

Long landing bends Piper

By NTSB · July 13, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing.

Distracted pilot lands gear up

By NTSB · July 11, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear. The pilot’s attention being diverted, and his failure to use the checklist were factors.

Contaminated contributes to crash

By NTSB · July 10, 2009 ·

Water contamination of the fuel system that was not caught during the preflight inspection.

Deferred maintenance leads to crash

By NTSB · July 9, 2009 ·

The failure of the left wing’s lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible.

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