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NTSB Reports

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

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

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple accidents involved engine power loss or failure, often related to mechanical issues or fuel mismanagement, leading to forced or off-airport landings.
Several fatal incidents stemmed from pilot errors including operating beyond their qualifications (e.g., non-instrument rated in IMC, flying without a type rating), poor judgment, or improper flight maneuvers during critical phases like go-arounds or missed approaches.
Loss of aircraft control, frequently occurring during takeoff, go-around, or missed approaches, or due to adverse weather/conditions, was a direct factor in many accidents, some resulting in fatalities.

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January 2, 2021, Moab, Utah

Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside