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Helicopter pilot hits power lines while looking for coyote

By NTSB · January 1, 2021 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.

Pilot hits glider after cutting corners

By NTSB · December 30, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.

AEA moves 2021 convention to June

By General Aviation News Staff · December 29, 2020 ·

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

By NTSB · December 29, 2020 ·

Accident Report Maintenance Error

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

By NTSB · December 28, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

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

By NTSB · December 25, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aborted landing goes awry

By NTSB · December 23, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

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

By NTSB · December 22, 2020 ·

Loss of Control NTSB Accident Report

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

By NTSB · December 21, 2020 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.

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