These kinds of accidents “stem from failed planning, lack of understanding, or poor decision-making. All pilots have the option to turn down a flight before launch, turn around, proceed to an alternate, or land in a safe place if the weather deteriorates below company or personal minimums, yet we continue to see these types of accidents.”
aviation accidents
Pilot distracted by door unexpectedly opening in flight
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in his distraction and his failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed.
Plane hits ground during simulated single-engine go-around
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Cessna 172 hits deer during night landing
A collision with deer on the runway while landing at night and the airport’s lack of a complete perimeter fence.
Plane hits runway lights, taxiway signs after pilot loses control on landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.
Student’s improper rudder input leads to runway excursion
The student pilot’s improper rudder input and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing.
Go-around goes bad
The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.
56 seconds to live
“U.S. accident statistics reveal that a helicopter pilot operating under Visual Flight Rules who unintentionally continues flight into IMC will very likely lose control of their aircraft and be dead within an average of 56 seconds.”
Rushed pilot lands with gear up, blames iPad for blocking his view of landing gear position light
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and landing.