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Old 2nd April 2013 | 04:51
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Originally Posted by piperboy84
  • Thinking accidents or problems always happen to "the other guy"
  • Running out of fuel
  • Vfr into fir
  • Overloaded
  • Take off in wrong configuration
  • Over or undershooting
  • Overestimating ones skills/abilities
  • Ignoring checklist/procedures
  • Low and dangerous flying
All of the above plus

-Not recognizing the engine is developing carburator ice before it is too late.

-A too fast approach which results in a nose wheel first touchdown and then multiple bounces resulting in nose wheel failure and/or loss of of control
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