Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

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

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Key Takeaways:

Many accidents involved engine power loss, frequently attributed to fuel exhaustion, contamination, or improper fuel management.
Challenging landing conditions, such as strong crosswinds, unmaintained runways, or improper approach techniques, often led to loss of control, runway excursions, or hard landings.
Several incidents highlighted the dangers of encountering adverse weather (e.g., convective activity) or experiencing spatial disorientation, resulting in loss of control and fatal outcomes.
Pilot judgment and decision-making, including operating unairworthy aircraft or making errors in basic flight maneuvers and pre-flight planning, were significant contributing factors in numerous accidents.

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March 3, 2020, Hill City, Minn.

Cessna P206 Super Skylane

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