The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.
NTSB Accidents
Failure to use carb heat brings down Cessna 182
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
No flight experience proves fatal for kit airplane builder
The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a flight with no previous flight experience.
Obstructed catalytic converter brings down experimental airplane
A partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed catalytic converter, which most likely resulted from the pilot’s failure to properly repair or replace it after it was likely damaged during a previous incident. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Float flying lesson ends in serious injuries for two
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action in a timely manner.
Water contamination leads to crash at KWHP
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to remove all water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the fuel caps, which allowed the water to enter the fuel system.
Formation flight ends fatally
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions within the canyon.
Pilot’s first time flying from the right seat goes awry
The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Pilot’s mechanical error leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to reinstall the nose landing gear linkage prior to the flight which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.