Most pilots have at one time or another read an NTSB accident report created by the independent US agency responsible for investigating mishaps in all forms of transportation. And most of us have thought: “Wow. I’d never do anything as crazy as that pilot.” Yet pilots of all categories continue to make mind-numbing mistakes in judgment when in command of an airplane. Sometimes pilots do make silly decisions and are lucky enough to get back on the ground safe and sound.
NTSB Reports Don’t Always Reveal the Complete Story
Key Takeaways:
- A newly-certified private pilot with only 99 total flight hours, 54 in a new Piper M600 turboprop, crashed during a crosswind landing after his first long solo trip in the aircraft.
- The pilot bypassed factory-authorized training, opting for an independent instructor, and operated the aircraft uninsured due to not meeting flight experience requirements.
- The accident, resulting in substantial aircraft damage but no injuries, was attributed by experts to poor pilot technique, judgment, and risk management during the landing.
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