The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
aviation accidents
Bounced landing bends Cessna 140
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: GUMPS
Robert Bryant submitted this photo and note: “The aftermath of forgetting Gas, Undercarriage, Mixture, Prop, Switches.”
Cropduster crashes after hitting tree in middle of field
The pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.
Chair flying doesn’t prepare pilot for flight
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Safety alert advises multi-engine pilots when to feather prop if one engine loses power
Once a propeller’s speed drops below the range at which start locks engage, feathering is not possible. “The resulting windmilling and parasitic drag are almost invariably followed by loss of control with fatal consequences,” NTSB officials said.
Pilot lands on same runway another plane is departing
The pilot failure to ensure the runway was clear before landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
Short field landing during checkride goes awry
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the short field landing.
First flight after annual ends in crash from fuel exhaustion
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.