Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during approach, which resulted in an impact with a semi-truck.
Picture of the Day: Basking in the sun
Sam Aniello submitted the following photo and note: “Collings Foundation’s P-51 Mustang “Toulouse Nuts” basking in the morning light on the ramp at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL).” 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 […]
Mountain flying made easier
ADS-B is helping remove blind spots, boosting safety for pilots.
Video: Star Wars Canyon Spectacular Jets
Star Wars Canyon, just west of Death Valley in California, is a favored place for spectacular low-level flying by military aircraft.
Survey: Rule Related Behavior
You are flying into deteriorating weather, with friends on board. What’s going through your mind?
Flightstar teams with The Leather Institute for Midwest satellite location
Flightstar Corporation, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation (MRO) at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport (KCMI) in Champaign, Illinois, has partnered with The Leather Institute to open a satellite location. The Leather Institute, which repairs and restores leather, will begin operations from Flightstar’s facility in mid-summer 2019. The satellite location will allow for work to […]
Museum offers free admission to moms on Mother’s Day
When accompanied by their children (of any age) moms get in free on Mother’s Day.
Familiarization flight ends fatally
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s mistaken entry into a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain while at a low altitude for reason
Picture of the Day: A favorite spot
Ken Killian submitted the following photo and note: “One of the most pristine places on the planet, San Juan Island hosts two airports, Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor. Both are favorites of boaters and aviators from the US and Canada. Vancouver island is only 10 miles across the Puget Sound from Roche Harbor.” “The resort […]