Accident Probes Aircraft Avionics and Gear Collisions Reality Check

NTSB Accident Reports

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 03:53 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of incidents involved engine power loss shortly after takeoff or during flight, often necessitating forced landings and resulting in substantial aircraft damage.
Multiple accidents occurred during takeoff or landing, attributed to various issues including landing gear failures, control malfunctions, and runway excursions.
Fatal incidents resulted from diverse factors such as loss of control, suspected wake turbulence, or severe mechanical failures like engine corrosion.

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September 2, 2021, Enterprise, Ore.

Cessna 172E Skyhawk

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