by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 23, 2021 | 20210701, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 22, 2021 | 20210701, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 21, 2021 | 20210701, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instructions, which necessitated that the pilot conduct an improper landing flare and resulted in a hard landing. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 20, 2021 | 20210701, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to continue attempting the takeoff...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 19, 2021 | 20210701, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 9, 2021 | 20210701, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s inadvertent reduction of power during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent reduction of power was his lack of experience with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the...