Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:32 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple incidents highlight fuel-related issues, including exhaustion, mismanagement, or contamination, frequently leading to engine power loss and forced landings.
Loss of control during critical flight phases (takeoff, landing, or maneuvering) was a common cause of accidents, often exacerbated by adverse conditions like crosswinds, snow-covered runways, or instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
Poor pilot judgment and decision-making contributed to several crashes, seen in cases such as flying into severe convective weather, attempting operations on closed or hazardous runways, or operating an unmaintained aircraft.

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March 3, 2020, Hill City, Minn.

Cessna P206 Super Skylane

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