Accident Probes

NTSB Accident Reports

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Monday, September 25, 2023 at 07:12 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Several accidents involved engine failures or loss of power, often occurring during initial climb or en route, necessitating forced landings.
Multiple incidents were attributed to aircraft control or performance issues during takeoff, climb, or go-around phases, leading to stalls, loss of altitude, and significant damage or fatalities.
A number of accidents involved experimental aircraft or those recently undergoing maintenance, highlighting issues with first flights after repairs, pre-flight checks, or mechanical failures.
Other contributing factors included deteriorating instrument weather conditions leading to controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), and a pilot medical emergency during flight.

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July 1, 2023, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Berkut 540 Experimental

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