Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: September 2021

Editorial Staff

Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10:12 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple accidents involved engine failures, power loss, or related issues, leading to forced landings, ditches, or uncontrolled descents, often with serious or fatal outcomes.
Several incidents highlighted landing gear malfunctions, including collapses and gear-up landings, impacting various aircraft types.
Loss of control, particularly stalls during takeoff, maneuvers, or approaches, was a significant factor in numerous accidents, frequently resulting in fatalities.
Pilot factors such as improper pre-flight checks, poor fuel management, operating beyond pilot capabilities (e.g., VFR into IMC), and inadequate stall recovery contributed to a range of incidents.

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