NTSB Reports: January 2017

At about 0925 Central time, the airplane was destroyed after impacting trees and terrain during final approach. The pilot and the child passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Initial reports showed the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power when about one-half mile from the runway. During the accident sequence, both wings were separated at the wing root and the fuselage came to rest upright about 20 feet beyond initial impact with trees. The airplane was immediately involved in a fire. The pilot removed the child passenger, exited the airplane and walked to a nearby rural residence.

Key Takeaways:

• A significant number of incidents involved engine failures or malfunctions, leading to forced landings and substantial aircraft damage.
• Pilot error and loss of control were contributing factors in several accidents, including an unremoved control lock, a midair collision, and unrecovered spins.
• Many accidents resulted in serious injuries or fatalities for occupants, with aircraft frequently being substantially damaged or destroyed.

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