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aviation accidents

Failure to switch tanks bad move

By NTSB · August 21, 2009 ·

The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.

Bad bounce bends Ercoupe

By NTSB · August 20, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.

Gear fails from fatigue

By NTSB · August 19, 2009 ·

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

By NTSB · August 18, 2009 ·

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

By NTSB · August 17, 2009 ·

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

By NTSB · August 14, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.

Crosswind crimps airplane

By NTSB · August 13, 2009 ·

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

By NTSB · August 12, 2009 ·

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.

Bounces break Cirrus

By NTSB · August 11, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and collapse of the nose landing gear.

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