A notable number of incidents involved engine-related issues, such as power loss during climb or test flights, thrust control problems during simulated failures, and suspected fuel exhaustion.
Loss of aircraft control, including spins and uncontrolled descents, was a frequent factor in several fatal accidents.
Adverse weather conditions (fog, snow, night, instrument conditions) and system malfunctions (electrical failure, trim issues, braking problems) contributed to multiple other incidents.
February 2, 2018, Las Vegas, Nev. Beechcraft Model 95 Travel Air
At about 1105 Pacific time, the airplane departed the runway after landing. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured but the airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing. Visual conditions prevailed.
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