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 certificated private pilot with minimal flight experience (99 total hours, 54 in type) crashed a sophisticated Piper M600 during a crosswind landing on his first solo long-distance trip.
- The pilot demonstrated significant poor judgment by refusing factory-authorized M600 training and flying the aircraft uninsured because he did not meet the experience requirements.
- While the NTSB noted minor tire pressure discrepancies, experts attributed the accident to the pilot's poor technique and inability to handle the complex aircraft due to his inexperience and lack of proper training.
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