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Final agenda revealed for NTSB airshow hearing

By Janice Wood · January 8, 2012 ·

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced the final agenda for its Air Race and Airshow Safety Hearing, which takes place Jan. 10. The start time for the hearing, which is being held at the NTSB Conference Center and Board Room in Washington, DC, has been changed to 9 a.m. (EST). Fifteen witnesses will […]

NTSB sets agenda for hearing on airshow safety

By Janice Wood · January 2, 2011 ·

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has set the preliminary agenda for a one-day hearing on airshow and air race safety. The hearing, which is open to all and free to attend (there is no registration), will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. The NTSB has invited to the proceedings, titled “Air Race and Air […]

First solo goes bad

By NTSB · September 30, 2009 ·

The pilot’s lack of experience and the excessive taxi speed.

Thunderstorm proves fatal for Baron pilot

By NTSB · September 29, 2009 ·

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue VFR flight into instrument conditions, subsequently leading to a loss of control. The pilot’s lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions were factors.

Poor approach leads to poor landing

By NTSB · September 28, 2009 ·

The pilot’s misjudging the altitude and distance during the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.

Bad weight and balance calculation leads to accident

By NTSB · September 27, 2009 ·

The inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot’s failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.

Lack of horizon proves fatal

By NTSB · September 24, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night conditions which resulted in the lack of ground references during the takeoff.

Herding cattle with plane fatal mistake

By NTSB · September 23, 2009 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering. The pilot’s diverted attention and decision to maneuver at a low altitude were factors.

Cessna comes up short on approach

By NTSB · September 22, 2009 ·

The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.

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