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Go-around goes bad

By NTSB · September 18, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inadvertent stall during an attempted go-around. A contributing factor was the pilot’s failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to initiating a go-around, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Fuel mismanagement leads to misfortune

By NTSB · September 17, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management.

Overloaded airplane stalls on takeoff

By NTSB · September 16, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper use of flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the overloading of the airplane.

Distraction results in bad landing

By NTSB · September 14, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.

Cardiac condition leads to crash

By NTSB · September 11, 2009 ·

The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane due to physical incapacitation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the FAA to deny or restrict the pilot’s medical certification, and the pilot’s improper decision to perform the flight given his recent history of worsening symptoms.

Improper trim installation leads to accident

By NTSB · September 10, 2009 ·

The incorrect wire labeling, resulting in the trim controls operating in the opposite direction of the pilot’s input.

Bounce breaks windshield

By NTSB · September 9, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. The gusting winds were a factor.

Search for lost windsock ends fatally

By NTSB · September 8, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude.

Showing off kills student pilot

By NTSB · September 4, 2009 ·

The student pilot’s poor decision to show off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed and distance from terrain.

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