aviation accidents

Probable cause: Spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control during the missed approach conducted in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to execute an instrument approach in weather conditions that were below the approach minimums.

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known engine problem and his improper modification of the engine control unit fuel delivery software, which led to the engine running too lean and resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb.

Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare during gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission wire.