The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s weight and balance limitations and decreased takeoff performance.
NTSB Accidents
Pilot bends new SR22
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Missing lock nuts lead to failure of landing gear
Failure of the left main landing gear wheel lock nuts, which resulted in a wheel separation and nose over during landing.
Overloaded plane crashes in river
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.
Fuel starvation fells Bellanca
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to accomplish a preflight inspection.
Leisure flight turns fatal for Cub pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Distracted boater hits floatplane
The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.
Aerostar pilot seriously injured during forced landing due to fuel exhaustion
The pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Malfunctioning tailwheel bends AT-6
The loss of control during landing due to the out of rig condition of the tailwheel, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.