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NTSB Accidents

Formation flight ends fatally

By NTSB · December 29, 2023 ·

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

By NTSB · December 27, 2023 ·

The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Pilot’s mechanical error leads to crash

By NTSB · December 22, 2023 ·

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.

Just purchased plane crashes on flight home

By NTSB · December 20, 2023 ·

A loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.

Pilot: “Over we went”

By NTSB · December 18, 2023 ·

The pilot’s improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

Unexpected flight ends unexpectedly

By NTSB · December 15, 2023 ·

The pilot’s loss of directional control during a high-speed taxi operation and subsequent collision with terrain during the inadvertent flight.

Disoriented pilot crashes on house

By NTSB · December 13, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.

Task-saturated pilot seriously injured in crash

By NTSB · December 11, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.

Pilot loses control on snow-covered backcountry airstrip

By NTSB · December 8, 2023 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.

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