NTSB Reports: February 2017

According to the pilot, about 10 minutes into an otherwise-normal the flight, the engine began to run rough. The pilot adjusted the power controls, but the engine started to backfire and continued to lose power. He made a spiraling descent from about 1000 feet agl and maneuvered the airplane to land on a paved area of a driving track. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a fence. The pilot stated the engine continued to operate throughout the landing and landing roll until the airplane struck the fence.

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Monday, January 30, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of accidents were caused by engine failures or loss of power, frequently leading to forced landings and substantial aircraft damage.
Loss of control incidents were also prevalent, occurring during various flight phases (takeoff, climb, approach, maneuvering), often resulting in severe consequences including aircraft destruction and fatalities.
Other contributing factors included landing gear malfunctions, environmental issues like turbulence or bird strikes, and pilot handling errors during critical flight situations.

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Aviat Aircraft A-1B Husky

November 2, 2016, Geneva, Florida

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1100 Eastern time when it impacted a fence during a precautionary landing. The solo commercial pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

According to the pilot, about 10 minutes into an otherwise-normal the flight, the engine began to “run rough.” The pilot adjusted the power controls, but the engine started to backfire and continued to lose power. He made a spiraling descent from about 1000 feet agl and maneuvered the airplane to land on a paved area of a driving track. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a fence. The pilot stated the engine continued to operate throughout the landing and landing roll until the airplane struck the fence.