The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left wing impacting grass.
Picture of the Day: Picking up my son from work
Steve Sundstrom submitted this photo and note.: “My boy flew this MD11 into Shreveport, Louisiana, for work. I got to pick him up in my Van’s RV7.”
An open invitation to 5FL8
Even though the airfield is private, Bobby and Kim Capozzi have opened it up, encouraging pilots to fly in, camp, and enjoy the many activities in the area.
FAA clears pilots for COVID-19 vaccination
Pilots are cleared to take the vaccine, but must wait 48 hours after the shot to fly.
Fargo Air Museum launches sweepstakes
Proceeds from the sweepstakes will go towards the museum’s efforts to promote interest in aviation and inspire the next generation of aviators.
Mud and gravel deflectors for GA8s introduced
Landings on dirt, gravel or in open fields can result in FOD damage to the fuselage or empennage. Developing an STC for mudflaps just made sense.
Loss of control, excessive braking leads to Cessna 140 flipping on runway
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking while taxiing.
Picture of the Day: Avoiding death from above
Dean Heistad submitted this photo and note: “Coming back from a successful dog rescue flight, we saw just too many lightning and red and purple returns on radar and ADS-B, so we decided to wait it out in central Virginia before returning home. Luckily the rain had passed where we landed and made for a beautiful night shot with reflections.”
World War II fighter dedicated to a real Rosie The Riveter
The P-63 Kingcobra has a new name, “Miss Betty,” after Betty Bishop, a real Rosie the Riveter who helped build the plane during World War II.