by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 20, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents, Pilots
A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel on board the airplane and his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 18, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents, Pilots
The pilot’s decision to depart shortly after a landing helicopter, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s wake turbulence and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by his recent use of ethanol. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 15, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents, Pilots
The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended prior to landing. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 13, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents, Pilots
The fueler’s addition of the incorrect fuel to the fuel tanks which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 11, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents, Pilots
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 8, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents, Pilots
The in-flight malfunction of the throttle control pivot arm, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with terrain during the forced landing. Read...
