Probable cause: The failure of the engine’s front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Foggy sunrise
Aaron Richardson submitted the following photo and note: “Enjoying a beautiful foggy sunrise with a cup of coffee in one hand, and a camera in the other.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
Top 10 causes of fatal GA accidents
It seems to be working. For the first time in years, preventing loss of control accidents was not included on the 2019 Most Wanted List by the NTSB.
Father’s Day Fly-In returns to 2O1
The fly-in was revived this year and organizers promises it will return in 2020.
Flight Design names new distributor for Southeast USA
Ameravia also has started a new flying club.
Air Plains Services named Guardian avionics dealer
The smartPlane system transforms an iPad or iPhone into a multifunction display that also records data.
Fuel starvation leads to crash that seriously injures two
Probable cause: The pilot’s in-flight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Fun flying
Donald Dugas submitted the following photo and note: “Retired United Airlines Captain Don Dugas departs Punta Gorda Airport in Florida in his 1975 Cessna 150M taildragger. This is the 100-hp version as all of his flying is in good weather at sea level airports. His former work airplane was a Boeing 747-400.” Would you like […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Debunking left seat myths
There must be a logical reason the PIC seats in the left seat, right?