aviation accidents

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot’s failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.

The pilot’s distraction while looking for other aircraft in the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to follow a prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly rigged landing gear warning switch, which prevented an audible warning sound.