NTSB Reports

During his second solo flight, the student pilot encountered a gust of wind during the landing flare. The airplane ballooned and then bounced twice on its nosewheel. After the second bounce, the student pilot applied full power and aborted the landing. The subsequent landing was uneventful and he taxied to the ramp. Post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the firewall.

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Monday, May 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple accidents stemmed from a loss of engine power, often leading to forced landings, substantial aircraft damage, and in several cases, fatal injuries.
Several incidents involved a loss of aircraft control, occurring during takeoff, low-altitude maneuvering, or adverse weather conditions, frequently resulting in severe outcomes and fatalities.
Pilot judgment issues, including VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), dangerously low-altitude operations, and engine management errors, were contributing factors in a number of the reported accidents.

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Cessna 172 Skyhawk
March 23, 2016, Frederick, Md.

North American AT-6A Texan
March 23, 2016, Astoria, Wash.

At 1542 Pacific time, the airplane impacted the Columbia River. The private pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries, and the airplane was destroyed. Visual conditions prevailed.