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NTSB Accident Reports—September 2024

A monthly summary of recently published NTSB preliminary accident reports involving general aviation and air carrier aircraft.

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • June 2024 saw numerous aviation accidents, with many resulting in fatalities, stemming from a diverse range of causes.
  • Engine failures, partial power loss, and fuel exhaustion or mismanagement were prominent factors in several incidents, leading to forced landings and crashes.
  • Mechanical malfunctions, including improperly installed control components, pre-flight oversights like extended flaps on takeoff, and brake system issues, contributed to other significant accidents.
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June 1, 2024, Aitkin, Minn.

Cirrus SR20

At about 1218 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when its pilot deployed the airframe parachute. The pilot and one passenger were not injured while a second passenger sustained minor injuries.

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