Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 01:04 PM ET

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** Dornier Do 17**

Key Takeaways:

A significant number of accidents involved **engine power loss or failure**, often occurring during takeoff or cruise, leading to forced landings or uncontrolled descents.
**Loss of control or improper maneuvering** was a key factor in several incidents, including stalls, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and unexplained collisions with terrain.
Multiple accidents occurred during the **critical takeoff and landing phases**, attributed to issues like failure to gain altitude, incorrect trim settings, windshear encounters, or landing short.
**Fuel exhaustion or mismanagement** was identified or suspected as a contributing factor in several crashes.

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July 2, 2022, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee 140

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