The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.
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New video analyzes fatal Reno crash
ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, former Commander/Flight Leader for the USAF Thunderbirds, looks at the Sept. 18, 2022, accident of an Aero Vodochody L-29 Super Delfin that crashed at the 2022 Reno Air Races, killing pilot Aaron Hogue.
Pilot crashes after realizing Air Tractor’s hopper was not empty
The pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
New video analyzes fatal LSA crash at KSMO
The new video provides an early analysis of the crash of a PiperSport at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) that killed a CFI and student pilot.
Pilot hits tree after landing at night on unlit grass airstrip
The pilot’s decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.
Leak leads to fuel starvation
Fuel starvation due to a fuel system leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
Fatal accident suspends 2022 Reno Air Races
The fatal accident of an L-29 stopped all operations at the 2022 Reno Air Races on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Contaminated fuel brings down Ercoupe
The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
Pilatus hits truck near runway
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.