Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: May 2021

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 09:34 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple accidents involved engine failure or significant power loss, necessitating forced landings or resulting in collisions with terrain.
Several incidents were linked to adverse weather conditions, such as in-flight icing, severe turbulence, or snow-covered runways, sometimes compounded by pilot judgment or pre-flight planning issues.
Loss of aircraft control, stemming from factors like tailplane stalls, rapid descents, or uncontrolled spirals, frequently led to fatal collisions with terrain.
Takeoff and landing incidents, including runway overruns, landings on closed runways, and misjudged landings, indicate challenges with situational awareness and flight execution.

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February 2, 2021, Leicester, Mass.

Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage

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