The pilot’s failure to compensate for the high density altitude and the tailwind component while landing at a mountaintop airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of aircraft control.
NTSB Accidents
Pilot makes emergency landing after he forgets fuel cap
A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap.
Fatal accident caused by pilot exceeding homebuilt’s angle of attack
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Fuel exhaustion bends Piper
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots mismanagement of fuel.
Too much forward stick on landing bends Luscombe
The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
Pilot injured when landing gear spring fractures
The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
Student pilot loses control when rudder pedal cable fails
The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
Pilot’s improper fuel management leads to forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Pilot dies when he crashes into lake
The pilot’s abrupt pitch up maneuver in response to the localized wind conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and subsequent impact with water.