The uncertificated pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper angle-of-attack during an initial climb that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
NTSB
Failure to remove seat belt flight control lock proves fatal for RV-8 pilot
The pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff and collision with terrain.
Mechanic’s failure fatal for two
The mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.
Unnecessary precautionary landing bends Bellanca
The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an off-field precautionary landing.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal STOL accident
The NTSB has released the preliminary report on the STOL accident that claimed the life of Tom Dafoe on May 20, 2022, when he crashed his Cessna 140 near Wayne Municipal Airport (KLCG) in Wayne, Nebraska..
Four people in a three-seat Piper ends in crash
The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.
Fuel exhaustion brings down Beech D-45
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and impact with terrain.
Portable speaker brings down ICON A5
The pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane.
Improperly installed wing leads to loss of control on homebuilt’s first flight
The airplane builder’s improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.





