How could three veteran pilots miss the fact that there were several quarts — yes quarts — of water in the fuel tank?
aviation accidents
Spatial disorientation fatal for two
The pilot’s loss of airplane control in night instrument meteorological conditions during the procedure turn of an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
A decent start
It would be great to report no aircraft accidents, ever. But the only absolute way to accomplish that is to never leave the ground.
In battle of birds vs plane, birds win
The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.
Pilot loses control landing on frozen lake
The loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle.
Pilot’s activation of auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff leads to crash
The pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
Two injured after plane stalls on takeoff
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
Attempt to take off in snow goes awry
The pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.
Carb ice leads to forced landing
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.