Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Monday, March 29, 2021 at 09:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of incidents involved engine power loss or mechanical failures, frequently occurring during takeoff or cruise, necessitating forced landings.
Several fatal accidents were attributed to critical pilot judgment errors, such as flying complex aircraft without proper ratings, operating in instrument conditions without qualification, or poor decision-making during emergency maneuvers.
Other contributing factors included structural failures, unexpected in-flight control issues, and apparent fuel mismanagement, leading to loss of control or ditching.

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January 2, 2021, Moab, Utah

Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside