The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction by the condition of the runway and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist.
aviation accidents
Go-around goes badly
The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.
Engine fails during first flight after maintenance
Atmospheric conditions were conducive for carb ice development, however actual cause of failure has not yet been determined.
New VFR into IMC safety campaign launches
“VFR into IMC is among the top five causes of fatal GA accidents, which are largely preventable,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. “And it’s not only VFR pilots who get trapped — about one-third of these accidents involve instrument-rated pilots.”
Pilot hits tree while herding cattle
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.
Pitts pilot crashes after misreading fuel gauge
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
River sandbar landing goes awry
The pilot’s failure to reconnoiter the approach area in preparation for an off-airport landing on a sandbar, which necessitated an evasive maneuver to avoid wires and resulted in an unintentional landing in the river short of the sandbar and a subsequent nose-over.
Fast turn onto taxiway goes awry for Mooney pilot
The pilot’s improper decision to turn the airplane from the runway onto the taxiway at an excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.
C172 hits pond when nosewheel fails on takeoff
The failure of the nosewheel steerage linkage during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with an obstacle during an attempted aborted landing.