Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: September 2021

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

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple incidents involved mechanical failures, including engine power loss (often due to fuel mismanagement or component failure) and landing gear malfunctions or collapses.
Pilot error was a significant contributing factor in many accidents, encompassing inadequate pre-flight checks (e.g., pitot cover, fuel levels), incorrect landing gear management, and attempting VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
Loss of control from aerodynamic stalls and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), particularly during night operations or training maneuvers, led to several fatal accidents.

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