The RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created by the air show environment to land, stop, and get off the runway into the grass as quickly as possible.
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Odd fuel system leads to fuel starvation
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Ercoupe crashes when pilot’s great grandson grabs the controls
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
Veteran pilot dies in crash after failing to remove flight control lock
The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check before takeoff.
New owner’s first flight goes awry
The pilot’s improper flare during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall.
Human Factors: A distant fallout
After a two-year investigation by the NTSB, investigators still don’t really know what caused a July 2021 crash in Alaska that killed two pilots. Still, is there anything we can learn from this crash?
Pilot seriously injured after encountering whoops while landing
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
Aeronca crashes after pilot tries to hand prop it alone
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
Attempted go-around proves fatal for two
The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.