aviation accidents

The pilot’s lack of experience and the excessive taxi speed.

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue VFR flight into instrument conditions, subsequently leading to a loss of control. The pilot’s lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions were factors.

The pilot’s misjudging the altitude and distance during the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.

The inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot’s failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night conditions which resulted in the lack of ground references during the takeoff.

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering. The pilot’s diverted attention and decision to maneuver at a low altitude were factors.

The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control at night in marginal night VFR operations due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating conditions.