The pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane at too low an altitude resulting in the airplane impacting terrain.
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SR22 crashes after student and CFI fight over controls
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind and his failure to go around and relinquish control of the airplane when directed by the instructor pilot.
Human Factors: No one in command
It wouldn’t be until after the crash that either one of them would have any clue that no one was flying the plane.
Fuel starvation brings down Navion
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
Pilot seriously injured when landing goes awry
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
Pilot intentionally crashes into ocean
The pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.
Pilot crashes after foot slips off brake
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Rash of mid-air collisions leads FAA to update see and avoid AC
The updated Advisory Circular notes “the most advanced piece of flight equipment in any aircraft is the human eye,” and offers tips and resources to make you a safer pilot.
Early analysis video looks at King Air crash into car dealership
“We can use this mishap to remind ourselves that flying into icing conditions can be treacherous,” said AOPA’s ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden.