Accident Analysis

Accident Reports - 2005


	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!

ATL03FA025 (December 29, 2006)
Pilot takes off despite oil leak
CHI04FA045 (December 8, 2006)
Accident highlights dangers of low-level maneuvering
LAX05LA151 (November 24, 2006)
Pilot conks out, passengers save the day
IAD03FA019 (November 3, 2006)
Mountains, darkness, low ceilings, uh-oh
SEA04FA022 (October 27, 2006)
When the vacuum system fails, proficiency prevails
NYC06la010 (October 7, 2006)
VFR flight into IMC: Never a good idea
DFW05FA241 (September 22, 2006)
Sudden silence: When the engine quits on takeoff
DFW05FA251 (September 8, 2006)
Go-arounds: Getting in over your head
NYC02FA173 (August 25, 2006)
Playing flight instructor has its perils
CHI01FA237 (August 4, 2006)
How long has it been? Rustiness can kill
ATL03FA115 (July 21, 2006)
Caution, wake turbulence: What do you do?
ANC03LA076 (June 23, 2006)
Scrubbed fuel stops: A deadly decision
SEA03FA106 (June 9, 2006)
A tip for avoiding accidents: Know when to fold 'em
LAX03FA187 (May 26, 2006)
Get there or bust? Not so fast
LAX03FA166 (May 19, 2006)
Don't let aerial sightseeing turn tragic
ATL03FA089 (April 28, 2006)
Beware as severe weather season heats up
DEN04LA075 (April 14, 2006)
Down and locked? Not exactly
SEA05FA090 (March 31, 2006)
Clear the Air: The deadly effects of carbon monoxide
MIA04LA074 (March 17, 2006)
Fly-in confusion: When it's best to go around
NYC00LA070 (February 24, 2006)
Plugged Up: When an airplane takes a weather beating
CHI04FA066 (February 17, 2006)
Fatigue: A Silent Killer
FTW01LA050 (January 27, 2006)
Pick your safety pilot carefully
CHI04LA058 (January 20, 2006)
Aviation Ice Capades