Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to the separation and ingestion of an air filter retaining bracket into the engine cylinder.
Picture of the Day: Early Start to the Day
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Just after sunrise, a pair of 180 Skywagons owned by Dave Clark and Rusty Eichorn quietly await their fly out to fishing adventures for the day while parked at the dock at Rusty Eichorn’s cabin on Fog Lake in Northwest Ontario, Canada.”
New Grant Paves Way for Transformation of KBKV
Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.
Centennial Airport New Base of Operations for AeroAngel
AeroAngel, a national charity providing free private flights for seriously ill children, is establishing its permanent headquarters at Centennial Airport in Colorado.
ATP Flight School Launches Career Track Discovery Program
ATP Flight School has launched the Career Track Discovery Program for aspiring airline pilots. Students with no prior experience can log 23 flight hours and complete ground school over four weeks, exploring the career path before committing to the full program.
Sliding Pilot Seat Leads to Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Test Flight
Stuart Bain submitted this photo and note: “Craig Samson test flying the restored Yak 12 over Long Island’s South Shore. The Yak was recovered in 2015 in Florida and restored at Bayport Aerodrome in New York.”
New Survey Highlights How General Aviation Pilots Feel About ADS-B
A recent Purdue University survey explores how general aviation pilots view Electronic Conspicuity technology, such as ADS-B. While a majority of respondents strongly support its safety benefits and ability to enhance situational awareness, many pilots also highlight significant ongoing concerns regarding data privacy, regulatory enforcement, and the use of their data to assess landing fees.
17-Year Restoration Completed on Historic TBM-3E Avenger
After a 17-year restoration involving over 50,000 volunteer hours, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has successfully rebuilt a TBM-3E Avenger.