20230209 | Ultralight LSA

Snow and sunlight bad combination for Cub pilot

by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 27, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow. Read...

Delayed use of carb heat leads to total loss of engine power

by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 24, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Read...

Failure of landing gear strut piston tube bends Piper PA-44

by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents

Failure of the landing gear strut piston tube due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pitting. Read...

Distractions interrupt pilot’s pre-landing checklist

by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 20, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents

The pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown. Read...

Contaminated fuel contributes to crash

by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 17, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents

The partial loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Read More

Inadequate maintenance results in oil starvation

by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents

The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Read...

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