A reduction in electrical power, which disabled both fuel pumps and resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
aviation accidents
Tailwheel fails on landing
Corrosion and cracks in the tailwheel suspension assembly was cited as the culprit in this loss of directional control accident.
Failure to go-around contributes to crash
The airplane didn’t touch down until it passed the halfway point of the runway.
Student hits wind sock
A simple failure to maintain directional control led to accident.
Airstrip’s uneven surface contributes to crash
Alon A2 bounced into the air and stalled before the pilot could gain control.
Student loses control on landing
A failure to maintain directional control led a wild ride in an Aeronca for this student pilot.
Carb icing likely culprit in crash
Atmospheric conditions – 81° temp and 66° dew point – make for a “moderate risk” for carb ice.
Wet grass runway contributes to crash
Full airplane, wet grass, short run all factored into C-208 running off the end of the runway.
High density altitude contributes to Ercoupe hitting tree during takeoff
High-density altitude and low-powered Ercoupe equals trouble for this pilot.