The National Business Aviation Association’s Safety Committee is looking for pilot input as it seeks to better understand the human factors involved in Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT).
aviation accidents
Vapor Lock and DIY Mods Lead to Crash of Modified Tri-Pacer
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.
GA Fatal Accident Rate Down
New figures released by the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee show that the general aviation fatal accident rate so far in fiscal 2026 is “well below” the yearly target.
Incorrect Carburetor Setting Leads to Loss of Engine Power on Takeoff
Probable Cause: The pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
New Investigative Data Added to NTSB Aviation Accident Dashboard
The NTSB has updated its Civil Aviation Accident Dashboard to include investigative findings, offering deeper insight into what causes aviation accidents. This enhancement replaces the standalone General Aviation Dashboard, providing a streamlined, searchable resource for analyzing U.S. aviation safety trends.
Control Confusion Leads to Runway Excursion
Probable Cause: The commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.
Human Factors: Know Thy Airplane
What can we learn from an accident that happened while taking kids up for their first flights by a pilot who didn’t have full knowledge of the airplane’s systems and a mechanic who missed a clogged fuel line?
Unexpected Stop on Taxiway Bends Two Planes
Probable Cause: The inability of the Boeing 75 pilot to anticipate that the Piper would stop earlier on the taxiway which resulted in the on-ground collision.
Excessive Turn Rate and Bank Angle on Takeoff Proves Fatal
Probable Cause: The pilot’s excessive turn rate and bank angle while at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.