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CFI mistakes landing gear lever and flap lever

By NTSB · July 7, 2022 ·

The left seated flight instructor’s improper manipulation of the landing gear position selection lever to the up position while still on the landing roll, which ultimately resulted in a landing gear collapse during a subsequent landing.

Pilot forgets to install engine oil cap before takeoff

By NTSB · July 5, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency and self-induced pressure to complete the flight.

Student pilot and passenger seriously injured when plane crashes due to fuel exhaustion

By NTSB · July 1, 2022 ·

The student pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Amphibious plane noses over when pilot forgets to retract landing gear

By NTSB · June 29, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before attempting a water landing, resulting in a nose over during touch down. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a checklist available to the pilot.

VFR into IMC leads to crash for student pilot

By NTSB · June 27, 2022 ·

The student pilot’s decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.

First flight in weight-shift-control aircraft goes awry for fixed-wing pilot

By NTSB · June 24, 2022 ·

The pilot’s incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.

Student pilot hits plane on ramp during crowded fly-in

By NTSB · June 22, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane’s position over the double-yellow taxiway edge lines and into the taxiway object-free movement area.

Attempt to takeoff from trailer being pulled down the runway by a truck fails

By NTSB · June 20, 2022 ·

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.

Maintenance error leads to crash

By NTSB · June 17, 2022 ·

Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an improperly sized clamp on the fuel supply line, which allowed air to enter the supply line, a subsequent loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

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