• Inadequate preflight and/or planning
  • 1/4 of all accidents are caused by inadequate preflight.
  • Failure to obtain and/or maintain flying speed
  • Failure to maintain directional control
  • Improper level-off
  • Failure to see and avoid objects or obstructions
  • Fuel mismanagement
  • Improper decisions or planning
  • Misjudgment of distance and speed
  • Selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/
  • Takeoff
  • Improper operation of flight controls