Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM ET

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A significant number of accidents involved engine power loss or failure, often occurring shortly after takeoff or during critical phases of flight.
These engine issues frequently resulted in forced or off-airport landings, causing substantial damage to the aircraft and various degrees of injury to occupants.
Contributing factors included fuel mismanagement (e.g., water in fuel, fuel exhaustion), loss of control during takeoff/landing attempts, and poor decision-making regarding adverse weather conditions.

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