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Expert authors demonstrate the topic using pilot drawn from an FAA/NASA sponsored database. A post-mortem of real-life, real-pilot accidents are examined to explain what went wrong and why. An action agenda is drawn of preventive techniques pilots can effect to avoid the same risks.

Introduction."Checklists" and "Do Lists".
Chapter 1: Fuel-Related Mishaps.
Case 1: Commuter Crew Fails to Fuel Before Takeoff.
Case 2: Distraction Prevents Fueling Before Taxi.
Case 3: Quick-Turn Missed Fueling.
Case 4: Fuel Starvation After the Fly-In.
Case 5: Multiengine Instruction Runs Dry.
Case 6: Frozen Fuel.
Case 7: Personal Experience--Loose Fuel Cap.
Avoiding Fuel-Related Accidents.
Chapter 2: Improper Takeoff Configuration.
Case 1: Fasten Seat Belts.
Case 2: Takeoff Without Clearance.
Case 3: Another Clearance Missed.
Case 4: Failure to Configure for Takeoff--Lights.
Case 5: Failure to Configure for Takeoff--Flaps.
Case 6: Cabin Pressure Misconfiguration.
Case 7: Canopy Open on Takeoff.
Case 8: Propeller Strike on Takeoff.
Case 9: Two Engines: Why Not Use Both?
Case 10: Improper Trim Setting.
Avoiding Improper Takeoff Configuration Accidents.
Chapter 3: Improper Landing Configuration.
Case 1: Hard Landing.
Case 2: Landing Without a Clearance.
Case 3: No Steering on Landing.
Case 4: Should've Kept the Wheels Up.
Case 5: Setup for Disaster.
Avoiding Improper Landing Configuration Accidents.
Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Accidents and Incidents.
Case 1: Descent Below Cleared Altitude.
Case 2: Continued Flight in an Unairworthy Airplane.
Case 3: When Checklists Don't Help.
Case 4: Think One Thing, Do Another.
Case 5: Flying Head Down.
Case 6: Altimeter Setting.
Case 7: Nonstandard Deicing Technique.
Case 8: Doors Not Latched for Takeoff.
Avoiding Miscellaneous Incidents.
Chapter 5: The Ultimate Checklist and Procedures Accident: The Gear-Up Landing.
Case 1: Traffic Pattern Distraction.
Case 2: When "By the Book" Doesn't Fix the Problem.
Case 3: Landing Gear "Oversight".
Case 4: Practice Wasn't Perfect.
Case 5: Flying More Than One Airplane.
Case 6: Distraction on Downwind.
Case 7: Don't Depend on Warnings.
Case 8: Electrical Failure Causes Distraction.
Case 9: End of a Long Duty Day.
Case 10: Turbulence Changes Technique.
Case 11: Long Day, Short Rollout.
Avoiding Gear-Up Accidents.
Conclusion: Avoiding Checklist-and Compliance-Related Mishaps.
Danger Signs.
Suggested Techniques.