BeechBonanza

A monthly summary of recently published NTSB preliminary accident reports involving general aviation and air carrier aircraft.

December 2, 2021, Cleveland, Texas Beechcraft A36 Bonanza At about 1415 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during an emergency landing to a highway after powerplant failure. There were no injuries. Visual conditions prevailed under an overcast. While en route at 6000 feet msl on an IFR flight plan, the engine suddenly lost power. […]

Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Dislodged Oil Pan Heat Pad After removal of the left lower side engine compartment inspection panel, the left oil sump heater pad was found dislodged and wrapped around the throttle control arm and cable. Part total time: unknown Cessna 172N Skyhawk Lubricated Heater Valve Hinge During taxi, pilot reported smoke in the […]

November 4, 2021, Decatur, Ga. Cessna 172A At about 0947 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it was landed off-airport following engine failure. The solo student pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. Shortly after takeoff and while flying at 1500 feet msl, the student noted the engine began running rough, followed by […]

October 1, 2021, Chandler, Ariz. Robinson R22/Piper PA-28-181 At about 0740 Mountain time, the Piper airplane and Robinson helicopter collided in midair. The airplane sustained minor damage; the flight instructor and student aboard it were not injured. The helicopter was destroyed; its flight instructor and student were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Both aircraft were […]

Somewhere back in the typical GA pilots mind is the idea of flying a personal airplane over long distances. Maybe across a continent, maybe an ocean. Or around the world. Part of the idea is visiting distant destinations and seeing foreign lands from the perspective only a personal airplane can offer. Another part of it is the challenge, which can be substantial; part of it is bragging rights; part of it is just because you can. However common the idea of flying around the world may be, the typical GA pilot rarely follows through. Whether due to time constraints, finances, lack of a suitable airplane or other responsibilities, the obstacles are just too daunting for the typical GA pilot.

A pilot reported hearing a Mayday call from another airplane, stating that the engine had failed and he was attempting to land on the east side of a canal. No further communications were received from the accident airplanes pilot.

Its that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere, when in-flight icing can be a threat. Depending on where you are and where youre going, icing may be a rare possibility during the upcoming season. It also can be a sure thing. Evaluating the possibility of in-flight icing is part of the equation-its potential impact is another. A pilot might completely overlook icings impact on other aircraft systems, including the powerplant(s). Carburetor icing should be a topic familiar to most pilots, but induction system icing can be an afterthought. And while there are systems we can activate to minimize icings impact on the induction system, we must remember they exist and know how to activate them.

Recent general aviation and air carrier accidents

Recent general aviation and air carrier accidents