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NTSB Accidents

In battle of birds vs plane, birds win

By NTSB · January 31, 2024 ·

The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.

Pilot loses control landing on frozen lake

By NTSB · January 29, 2024 ·

The loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle.

Pilot’s activation of auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff leads to crash

By NTSB · January 26, 2024 ·

The pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.

Two injured after plane stalls on takeoff

By NTSB · January 24, 2024 ·

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Attempt to take off in snow goes awry

By NTSB · January 22, 2024 ·

The pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.

Carb ice leads to forced landing

By NTSB · January 19, 2024 ·

The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.

Cessnas collide on taxiway

By NTSB · January 17, 2024 ·

The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.

Landing to take a picture doesn’t turn out as planned

By NTSB · January 15, 2024 ·

The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.

Failure to use carb heat brings down Cessna 182

By NTSB · January 12, 2024 ·

The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.

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