Accident Analysis

ASF's Accident Reports in AOPA ePilot

On this page, the AOPA Air Safety Foundation will present accident reports documenting a specific accident cause on a biweekly basis. Come back often to learn more.

Reports are sorted by NTSB number (where applicable). Dates in parentheses present the date they were published in AOPA ePilot. Would you like to receive these reports and other news involving general aviation on a regular basis? Sign up for AOPA ePilot!

NYC08FA218 (November 16, 2009)— Pre-takeoff shortcut proves deadly
NYC02FA178 (October 15, 2009)— Seven die in six-seat Baron accident
CHI06FA224 (October 8, 2009)— Misplaced faith
NYC07FA048 (September 18, 2009)—Foggy night turns tragic for helicopter pilot
CHI06FA245 (September 3, 2009)—Pilot crashes seconds after losing control in IMC
CHI07LA288 (August 18, 2009)—Lethal lesson: Buzzing spree ends badly
CHI06FA275 (August 6, 2009)—Thunderstorm kills scud-running pilot
LAX07FA258 (July 17, 2009)—Film crew captures density altitude crash
MIA04LA070 (July 3, 2009)—Hosed! Did sloppy wash job cause Cirrus crash?
LAX06FA200 (June 5, 2009)—Death grip: Spin training turns tragic
MIA07FA083 (May 22, 2009)—Airship tether severs Cessna wing, killing three
ANC03LA085 (May 1, 2009)—Emergency landing near baseball field caught on tape
DCA07MA003 (April 17, 2009)—Tight spot: Lessons from the Cory Lidle accident
MIA07LA077 (April 3, 2009)—Tragic turn at Sun ’n Fun ’07 kills two
NYC08FA138 (March 20, 2009)—Autopilot mode mix-up sends pilot into ridgeline
MIA05LA096 (March 6, 2009)—Terminal velocity: When airplanes and skydivers collide
CHI07FA176 (February 20, 2009)—Technology trumps common sense ‘in the soup’
CHI04LA173 (February 6, 2009)—Asleep at the yoke
LAX05FA088 (January 16, 2009)—Trust but verify: Unforecast ice downs Cirrus