Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

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Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:49 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of aircraft incidents involved total or partial engine failure, frequently leading to emergency off-airport or forced landings.
Other key accident causes included landing gear malfunctions, brake system failures, and loss of control during landing, sometimes on contaminated runways or due to adverse weather.
Across all incidents, aircraft sustained substantial damage or were destroyed, with consequences for occupants ranging from no injuries to fatalities.

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March 2, 2022, Mortmar, Calif.

Cessna 182D Skylane

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