NTSB Reports May 2014: Recent general aviation and air carrier accidents

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of incidents involved various forms of **engine power issues**, ranging from partial loss to complete failure, often necessitating forced landings.
Several accidents were caused by **landing gear malfunctions**, including collapses during rollout or failures to fully extend, resulting in substantial aircraft damage.
**Loss of aircraft control** was a recurring theme, frequently occurring during landing attempts, complex flight procedures (like missed approaches), or unsafe low-altitude maneuvers, leading to collisions with terrain or obstacles and often resulting in injuries or fatalities.

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March 1, 2014, Marlboro, Mass. Piper PA-11S Cub Special
According to the pilot, he was regaining his 90-day passenger-carrying privileges; his most recent flight was about five months earlier. He had performed one landing successfully. On the second landing, the airplane touched down on all three wheels and was decelerating. The airplane subsequently veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway, struck a snowbank and came to rest. There was substantial damage to the wing strut, firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported the wind was from the left at 5 to 10 knots and occasionally gusting to 15 knots. He also reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

March 1, 2014, Lumberport, W.V. Beech F33A Bonanza
At about 1215 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed when it collided with trees and terrain. The solo private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.