The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
aviation accidents
Accidents up in 2021, but increase in flight hours creates downward trend
The report notes an increase in total accidents from 1,050 in 2020 to 1,124 in 2021, including 202 fatal accidents. However, 4 million additional flight hours — compared to the previous year — helped offset the increase in accidents, according to AOPA officials.
Pilot seriously injured after VFR turns into IMC
The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.
Improper fuel planning leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Pilot hits parked airplane after losing control on landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked airplane.
Precautionary landing ends in seriously injured pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing which, resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Improper checklist use bends Beech
The pilot’s improper checklist use, which resulted in an electrical malfunction and subsequent gear up landing.
Human Factors: Stoned and stupefied
What can we learn from a fatal accident that involves an uncertificated pilot with methamphetamine and THC in his system? Believe it or not, there is a lesson here for all pilots.
Non-certificated pilot and airplane crash on takeoff
A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.