NTSB Reports: August 2016

The accident occurred during an FAA checkride for the airline transport certificate administered by a designated pilot examiner. Following the accident, several fire department personnel spoke with the commercial pilot. When asked what had occurred, he told fire department personnel that the left engine had experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. He further stated that, following the loss of left engine power, the examiner took over airplane control and was attempting to fly the airplane back to the airport when the accident occurred.

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Monday, July 18, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of incidents involved engine power loss or failure, often leading to forced landings in various locations including fields, roads, or rooftops.
Several accidents were attributed to loss of control during takeoff or landing, hard landings, or runway excursions, with gusty crosswind conditions being a contributing factor in some cases.
The reported incidents frequently resulted in substantial damage or destruction of the aircraft, and a notable number involved serious injuries or fatalities to pilots and passengers.

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Cessna Model 310F
May 5, 2016, North Little Rock, Arkansas

The airplane was destroyed at about 1331 Central time when it impacted terrain following a loss of control. A post-impact fire ensued. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The pilot examiner was fatally injured. Day visual conditions prevailed.