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Crash after crosswind landing bends Beech 23

By NTSB · January 26, 2022 ·

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

By NTSB · January 24, 2022 ·

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

By General Aviation News Staff · January 22, 2022 ·

“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

By NTSB · January 21, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in collision with a barricade.

Plane crashes after pilot misunderstands CFI’s instructions

By NTSB · January 19, 2022 ·

The pilot receiving instruction’s misunderstanding of the flight instructor’s instruction and the pilot’s and the instructor’s insufficient use of rudder while adding power to the operating engine, which resulted in the airplane rolling left and the wing striking the ground. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Distracted pilot forgets to retract landing gear for water landing

By NTSB · January 17, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious airplane for a water landing, which resulted in it flipping over.

Pilot hits parked airplane while taxiing

By NTSB · January 14, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi operations at night.

Takeoff in rough terrain ends badly

By NTSB · January 12, 2022 ·

The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing.

Pilot crashes after landing on icy runway

By NTSB · January 10, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a runway with icy patches, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.

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