Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 09:57 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Many accidents stemmed from engine failures, often due to mechanical issues, fuel management errors, or carburetor icing.
Loss of aircraft control was a recurring factor, occurring during various flight phases including takeoff, aerobatic maneuvers, and flight in instrument conditions.
Several incidents highlighted challenges with weather, such as runway excursions on wet surfaces and attempts to operate in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper procedures or qualifications.
The reported accidents frequently resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft and, in multiple cases, fatal injuries to the pilot or passengers.

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December 2, 2020, Lufkin, Texas

Cessna 551 Citation II/SP

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