The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
aviation accidents
Pilot hits glider after cutting corners
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.
AEA moves 2021 convention to June
The move from March 15 is intended to allow more time for COVID-19 vaccinations and fewer travel restrictions.
Improper maintenance during overhaul leads to engine failure
Maintenance personnel’s improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure.
Simulated engine-out approach goes wrong
The pilot’s failure to arrest the descent rate during an aborted simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in impact with vegetation and a subsequent cartwheel.
Student’s first solo bends 172
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aborted landing goes awry
The student pilot’s failure to establish a positive climb rate during an aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and the right main landing gear collapsing.
Student hits taxiway sign
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
Soft field takeoff ends in snowbank
The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.



