Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Monday, March 29, 2021 at 09:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of accidents involved engine power loss, frequently occurring shortly after takeoff or during flight, necessitating forced or off-airport landings.
Pilot judgment and proficiency were critical factors in several incidents, including fatal crashes, with issues such as operating without proper ratings in challenging conditions, mismanaging complex flight phases like missed approaches, or poor fuel planning.
Other causes of substantial damage or fatal outcomes included critical mechanical failures (e.g., elevator separation, propeller drive belt breakage) and external factors such as ice accumulation or striking ground obstacles.

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January 2, 2021, Moab, Utah

Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside