Accident Probes

NTSB Accident Reports

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Saturday, May 06, 2023 at 08:14 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Engine failures or power loss were a frequent cause of off-field landings, impacting various aircraft and often resulting in substantial damage.
Several accidents involved a loss of aircraft control during different phases of flight, including pitch oscillations, stalls, and uncommanded maneuvers, some leading to fatalities.
Prior maintenance issues or known aircraft anomalies, such as recently returned-to-service aircraft, previous in-flight smoke reports, and unaddressed advisories, appeared to be contributing factors in some incidents.
Two distinct severe accidents, a mid-air collision and an encounter with unexpected instrument conditions, each resulted in multiple fatalities.

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March 2, 2023, Slaughters, Ky.

Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II

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