Accident Analysis

ASF's Accident Reports in AOPA ePilot

ePilot logoOn 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.

AOPA Air Safety FoundationReports 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!

  • NYC08FA189 (February 4, 2010)— Touch-and-go leads to tragic spin for CFI, student
  • LAX08FA144 (January 13, 2010)— Gear down and locked proves fatal
  • DFW08LA197 (December 23, 2009)— Below-ground buzzing sends pilot into quarry wall
  • DEN07FA053 (December 18, 2009)— Descending ceilings, rising terrain sandwich pilot
  • NYC08CA072 (December 1, 2009)— Windscreen ice cuts short flight shorter

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