A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to a blockage of the fuel tank outlet port.
aviation accidents
Flight to drop candy ends in crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
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Attempt at soft field takeoff lands Cessna 182 in canal
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.
Pre-buy flight ends in serious injuries for pilot
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Plane crashes when student locks up on controls
The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.
Failure of the engine gearbox drive flange leads to forced landing
The failure of the engine gearbox drive flange, which resulted in a nose gear collapse during the subsequent precautionary landing in tall grass.
Pilot’s preflight misses screw in control yoke column
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff.
Pilot practicing to become cropduster dies in crash
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.