The fueler’s addition of the incorrect fuel to the fuel tanks which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
aviation accidents
Pilot runs out of fuel bringing new plane home
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Plane crashes after in-flight malfunction of throttle control pivot arm
The in-flight malfunction of the throttle control pivot arm, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with terrain during the forced landing.
Seven accidents in seven days
Did you hear the story of the pilot who crashed seven times in seven days? How does something like this even happen — and what lessons can we learn from this experience?
Kitfox pilot crashes during STOL practice
The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low altitude during a practice for a short takeoff and landing flight competition.
Experimental ends up in powerlines due to fuel starvation
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach due to fuel starvation.
Knee replacement surgery contributes to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder.
New video analyzes Cherokee Lance crash
The new video from the AOPA’s Air Safety Institute, “High Aspirations,” recreates the events that led a Piper PA 32 Cherokee Lance to crash only minutes after takeoff from South Valley Regional Airport (U42).
Pilot loses control while trying to land
The pilot’s loss of control during landing in high density altitude conditions.