The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.
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Fuel exhaustion brings down Beech D-45
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and impact with terrain.
Do you know how to respond if a component unexpectedly fails on your aircraft?
The newest video in the FAA’s 57 Seconds series notes that when researchers looked at 10,000 aviation accidents, they found that 1/5 of the accidents were related to component failures, such as a failure of the fuel system, gear system, flight control system, and the electrical system.
Portable speaker brings down ICON A5
The pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane.
Improperly installed wing leads to loss of control on homebuilt’s first flight
The airplane builder’s improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.
Early Analysis video examines fatal STOL accident
A new video looks at the fatal accident of a Cessna 140 at a STOL competition.
Distracted pilot hits skip loader while taxiing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s diverted attention while taxiing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader.
Pilot’s shoe gets caught in rudder pedal
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.
Early Analysis video examines Miami accident
On May 14, 2022, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing on the Haulover Inlet Bridge in Miami Beach, Florida. On the ground, the airplane hit a minivan occupied by a woman and two small children, who were not seriously injured. The collision caused the airplane to flip and catch fire. The pilot’s two passengers were able to escape the burning airplane with serious injuries. The pilot and died in the accident.