Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: March 2020

Editorial Staff

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

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple fatal accidents resulted from loss of control, often exacerbated by adverse weather conditions such as Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or spatial disorientation.
Engine power loss or failure was a recurring factor, leading to several forced landings, some with fatal outcomes.
Pilot error, including fuel mismanagement, misjudgment of environmental factors like crosswinds or icing, and inadequate technique during critical flight phases (takeoff, landing, simulated emergencies), contributed to a significant number of incidents.

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December 1, 2019, Union City, Tenn.

Cirrus SR22

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