by William E. Dubois | Feb 9, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Human Factors, NTSB, Opinion, Pilots
In his report on the gear-up accident to the NTSB, the pilot said that he was alone in the airplane and “I did not state my GUMPS checks out loud,” adding that he normally “religiously” says a minimum of two out loud and sometimes three. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 6, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 3, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Feb 1, 2023 | 20230209, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | 20230112, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The flight instructor’s improper soft field landing technique while landing on a turf runway, which resulted in a nose over. Read...
