I will learn from this flight and use my newfound knowledge to be a safer pilot and instructor.
aviation accidents
Pilot forgets fuel cap at airport
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap before flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Water in fuel leads to serious injuries
The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.
Video provides early analysis of Florida fatal accident
According to a preliminary NTSB report, the airplane took off over dark water with no discernable horizon, then began a shallow climb and a right turn. “It seems possible that this is a classic spatial disorientation accident due to somatogravic illusion, triggered by accelerating in situations without good visual references,” AOPA officials said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning lands student pilot in ER
In the hours following the training I realized I had a headache that would not dissipate, among other symptoms, and decided to consult specialists in health care.
Attempt to takeoff from corn field proves fatal
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole and terrain.
Routine training flight is anything but
To my horror, I look up and see the Cherokee on short final for the opposite runway.
Young Eagles flight goes awry
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff and his high pitch attitude after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Fuel exhaustion leads to crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper planning, which led to fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.