The automobile driver’s incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in a collision with a landing airplane.
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Runaway plane hits trees
The pilot’s failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.
Cessna 182 picks up ice in IMC
The pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.
New rule would require medicals for commercial hot air balloon pilots
The new rule would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate.
First flight in experimental bends plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.
Improper preflight leads to fuel exhaustion
The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, and a subsequent nose-over.
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Bird hits Piper at 4,000 feet
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Gyroplane pilot hits tree on takeoff
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight assessment of the field for takeoff.