Probable Cause: The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to recognize the severity of the actual and forecasted weather near the airport and his continued approach to the airport with a thunderstorm and associated convective activity.
Picture of the Day: Practicing for the Mooney Oshkosh caravan
David Wade submitted this photo and note: “Every year before the Mooney Caravan into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Mooney pilots get together at regional clinics to practice formation flying and familiarize new pilots with formation flying. Flying together in formation accelerates the arrivals into Oshkosh and is less chaotic than the usual Fisk arrival.”
The gift of bling
Karyn King, founder of Sky Queen Jewelry, has transferred her company to the non-profit Habitat for Aviation to use for fundraising.
Job Fair returns to AirVenture
The annual week-long Job Fair is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, with exhibitors ranging from airlines to aircraft manufacturers to universities.
2026 FAR/AIM to be available in July
Available since 1945, the ASA FAR/AIM Series books are indexed and show clearly-marked changes since the last release for quick reference, according to company officials.
Fuel servo failure ends training flight early
On touchdown the engine failed completely, causing us to be unable to clear the runway without being towed. Maintenance found that this was due to a fuel servo failure causing the engine to be flooded with fuel and ultimately resulting in engine failure.
Picture of the Day: Age is just a number
Karthik Ramasamy submitted this photo and note: “My mom, Seethalakshmi, who is 78, recently enjoyed a helicopter ride at the Grand Canyon.”
Volunteers gather to get Montana airstrips ready for flying season
Volunteers with the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the Montana Pilots Association have gathered twice already in 2025 to perform maintenance on the airstrips in Flathead National Forest.
Warbirds in Review brings history and heroes to AirVenture
The twice-daily series of “up close and personal” stories will be held July 21-26 at the Warbirds in Review aircraft ramp, located within the EAA Warbirds of America area on the AirVenture grounds on Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Wisconsin. The series is open to all attending AirVenture.