by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 13, 2021 | 20211007, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to intoxication during an unauthorized flight. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 11, 2021 | 20211021, Air Safety Institute, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, AOPA, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, News, NTSB
While the number of general aviation accidents was down in 2019, fewer flying hours resulted in a higher total accident rate. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 11, 2021 | 20211007, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s and the passenger’s improper decision to have the passenger attempt to move a wheel chock while the propeller was turning, which resulted in a serious injury. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 9, 2021 | 20211007, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to latch the canopy before departure, which resulted in the canopy opening and the subsequent loss of airplane control. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 29, 2021 | 20210909, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 27, 2021 | 20210909, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing and impact with vegetation and a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the Emergency Power...
