The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.
NTSB Accidents
Pilot loses control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries
The pilot’s in-flight loss of control while practicing aerodynamic stall recoveries.
Ag flying practice flight ends fatally
The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Blocked fuel tank outlet port leads to fuel starvation
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to a blockage of the fuel tank outlet port.
Flight to drop candy ends in crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Attempt at soft field takeoff lands Cessna 182 in canal
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.
Pre-buy flight ends in serious injuries for pilot
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Plane crashes when student locks up on controls
The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.
Failure of the engine gearbox drive flange leads to forced landing
The failure of the engine gearbox drive flange, which resulted in a nose gear collapse during the subsequent precautionary landing in tall grass.