Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

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Friday, January 21, 2022 at 12:19 PM ET

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Multiple accidents involved engine failure, loss of power, or apparent fuel exhaustion, often leading to forced landings, ditching, or uncontrolled flight.
Several fatal incidents occurred due to pilots losing control, particularly during initial climb or descent, sometimes under unknown circumstances or in adverse weather conditions.
Other contributing factors included landing gear malfunctions, pilot attempts at manual gear extension, and maintenance-related issues or questionable pilot decisions regarding aircraft airworthiness.

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November 4, 2021, Decatur, Ga.

Cessna 172A

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