The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.
aviation accidents
Failure to switch tanks bad move
The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.
Bad bounce bends Ercoupe
The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
Gear fails from fatigue
Total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.
Lost student makes emergency landing
The student pilot’s poor management of the flight and attempted precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
Contaminated fuel leads to crash
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
Crosswind crimps airplane
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
Wind gust hard on taildragger
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. The wind gust was a factor.