The pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
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New video examines midair collision at KWVI
Following the collision, the Cessna 152 crashed in a grassy area near the runway, bursting into flames. The Cessna 340 crashed on the runway, veered off, and crashed into a hangar.
Flight test ends in crash
The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a pilot-induced spin conducted during a flight test, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
NTSB releases preliminary report on accident where co-pilot leaves plane mid-flight
After a hard landing ripped off the landing gear, an upset co-pilot “got up from his seat, removed his headset, apologized, and departed the airplane via the aft ramp door,” according to the preliminary report from the NTSB.
Student hits sign while making premature turn
The student pilot’s inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
Plane flips after passenger inadvertently applies brakes
The passenger’s inadvertent application of the rear brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
J-3 Cub pilot hits runway marker after landing in the wrong spot
The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker.
New safety program for ag pilots preparing for takeoff
“Continuing education works,” National Agricultural Aviation Association CEO Andrew Moore said. “Continuing education makes you more professional. Professionalism makes you safer in the cockpit.”
NTSB releases final report on Red Bull Plane Swap accident
The final report on the ill-fated Red Bull Plane Swap is short and to the point.