Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

Monday, June 20, 2022 at 06:35 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of accidents involved a loss of control during critical flight phases like takeoff and landing, often exacerbated by mechanical failures, maintenance issues, or environmental factors such as wind.
Engine-related problems, including fuel exhaustion and in-flight power loss, were recurring causes leading to forced landings and subsequent aircraft damage or crashes.
Several incidents highlighted critical structural or control system failures, pointing to potential deficiencies in maintenance procedures or pre-flight checks.
A notable portion of the reported accidents resulted in fatalities, occurring across diverse scenarios from uncontrolled descents to collisions with terrain or obstacles.

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April 2, 2022, Morristown, N.J.

Learjet 45

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