The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
NTSB Accidents
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.
Panicked student pilot crashes into fence
The student pilot’s failure to reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain.
Pilot intentionally flies into terrain
The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
Pilot seriously injured when plane crashes from fuel exhaustion
The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mystery mid-air collision for Alaska pilot
A mid-air collision for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Pilot’s attempt to beat a thunderstorm goes awry
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.
Distracted pilot fails to extend landing gear
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the aircraft checklist.