The pilot’s failure to locate the airport, which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with power lines during a go-around in low-light conditions.
aviation accidents
Training flight ends with sputtering engine
I have always wondered if I’d freeze or forget things in a situation like that and my training really kicked in. My safety pilot said he never felt nervous or afraid and I sounded like a pro. On the inside I felt pretty calm and in troubleshooting and flying mode. But when I landed I got out of the plane and was shaking.
Pilot crashes during flour drop competition
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
Pilot flies with failed mixture control cable
The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Pilot on wrong frequency causes near miss on runway
After he landed I was very upset he didn’t have his radio on. Also that he didn’t see us until after he touched down.
King Air hits Cessna 206 on runway
The King Air pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
Training flight provides lessons to both CFI and student
I will learn from this flight and use my newfound knowledge to be a safer pilot and instructor.
Pilot forgets fuel cap at airport
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap before flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Water in fuel leads to serious injuries
The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.