Calaveras, CA - Calaveras County, CA—A single-engine plane was involved in a deadly crash Monday morning, June 21, 2010. The pilot, who was reportedly the only person aboard the aircraft at the time, suffered fatal injuries in the aviation accident, as reported by the Sacramento Bee.
Primary Causes of Plane Accidents Overview
What are the primary causes of airplane crashes? Causes include pilot error (by far the most prevalent), design flaws, mechanical failure, improper maintenance, loss of control, extreme weather conditions and air traffic controller error.