The new video provides an early analysis of the crash of a PiperSport at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) that killed a CFI and student pilot.
aviation accidents
Pilot hits tree after landing at night on unlit grass airstrip
The pilot’s decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.
Leak leads to fuel starvation
Fuel starvation due to a fuel system leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
Fatal accident suspends 2022 Reno Air Races
The fatal accident of an L-29 stopped all operations at the 2022 Reno Air Races on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Contaminated fuel brings down Ercoupe
The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
Pilatus hits truck near runway
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
Pilot crashes after turning into wrong canyon
The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
Distracted pilot ditches Piper in the Gulf of Mexico
The pilot’s failure to manage the available fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Ag pilot seriously injured when plane hits tower after he is blinded by the sun
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna tower while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight while flying directly toward the sun.







