aviation accidents

Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions.

Probable cause: The gyroplane pilot’s failure to maintain rotor speed and aircraft control as he was attempting to return to the runway during a low-altitude simulated engine-out maneuver.

Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear axle weld during the landing roll.

Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly set the parking brake, which resulted in an impact with a pole.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.