Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: March 2020

Editorial Staff

Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 09:53 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Engine failures or power loss, including those due to fuel mismanagement, were a frequent cause of forced landings and in-flight emergencies.
Loss of aircraft control during critical phases like takeoff, landing, or instrument flight, often exacerbated by adverse weather (crosswinds, icing, IMC) or instrument problems, led to significant damage or fatal outcomes.
Pilot technique and judgment errors, such as improper hand-propping, mishandling of simulated emergencies, or mismanaging aircraft performance, contributed to several accidents.

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December 1, 2019, Union City, Tenn.

Cirrus SR22

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