The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing.
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Low altitude pass over snow-covered lake goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
Pilot crashes while training for a tailwheel endorsement
The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of directional control on landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
Student pilot hits airplane and hangar while trying to land helicopter
The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering to land, which resulted in impact with an airplane and a hangar.
Crash after crosswind landing bends Beech 23
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during the go-around.
First flight in Glasair goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.
NTSB to FAA: Require carbon monoxide detectors in general aviation aircraft
“Carbon monoxide is dangerous for pilots and passengers alike — which is why the NTSB recommended that general aviation aircraft be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors in 2004,” said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. “Once again, we’re asking the FAA to act before lives are lost to carbon monoxide poisoning.”
Pilot seriously injured when aborted takeoff goes sideways
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in collision with a barricade.