Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 01:44 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of fatal accidents occurred in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), often involving non-instrument-rated pilots or leading to controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) or loss of control during takeoff, climb, or approach.
Multiple aircraft experienced engine power loss or failure, necessitating emergency off-airport landings; some were successful with no injuries, while others proved fatal.
Several incidents involved a loss of control, frequently occurring during critical flight phases such as takeoff, climb, approach, or low-level maneuvering, sometimes exacerbated by environmental factors like wake turbulence or high winds.

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December 2, 2021, Cleveland, Texas

Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

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