The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
NTSB Accidents
Gear fails from fatigue
Total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.
Lost student makes emergency landing
The student pilot’s poor management of the flight and attempted precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
The Hudson River Conga Line
Submitted by Arthur G. Allen, Commissioner, Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission Those of us who have flown the so called “VFR Corridor” through the New York Airspace, often looking up at the skyscrapers, have had the flying thrill of a life time. I believe that pilots who have flown the Hudson River at the prescribed altitude know […]
Contaminated fuel leads to crash
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
NPR hatchet job
The National Public Radio show All Things Considered discussed uncontrolled airspace following the Hudson River midair from last weekend. (Read transcript or listen to FAA: Midair Collision Mirrors Other Near-Misses from Monday, August 10). Author Frank James wrote on “the two-way blog“ to follow up the radio interview. To say it was less-than-stellar is an […]
Crosswind crimps airplane
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
Wind gust hard on taildragger
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. The wind gust was a factor.