The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Inbound for an ice landing
Bev Weintraub submitted this photo and note: “John Parolin took this picture of my Piper Archer on short final at the Alton Bay Ice Runway (B18) in New Hampshire on Feb. 22, 2025.”
College builds custom flight simulator
With the success of its first custom-built flight simulator, college officials plan to build a full-motion platform and expand their fleet with a new full-motion simulator.
Jet Shades introduces shades for Cirrus aircraft
The new shades offer pilots and passengers enhanced comfort, safety, and protection from the sun’s harmful effects during flight, according to company officials.
Mechanic’s improper servicing of magneto leads to total loss of engine power
Probable Cause: Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Do it again Daddy!
Ben Cook submitted this photo and note: “My daughter Zena in our 1944 SNJ-4 over southwest Idaho. She LOVES going upside down! Taken from my GoPro mounted in the back cockpit.”
FAA postpones controversial change to medicals
A proposal to immediately issue denials for incomplete medical applications has been postponed, with the FAA slating a “listening session” to get feedback before making any decisions.
Girls in Aviation Day at KSEF inspires future aviators
The sky was the limit at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Florida, where young aviation enthusiasts got an up-close look at the world of flight.
Charleston university acquires flight school
The Christian university began its partnership with the company in 2021 to offer its inaugural professional pilot degree — the only four-year collegiate program in the state of South Carolina.