aviation accidents

A loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain as a result of spatial disorientation during cruise in dark night conditions.

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Failure of the landing gear strut piston tube due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pitting.

The pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown.

The partial loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.

The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.