Accident Analysis

Accident Reports - 2005

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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

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