Probable cause: A decrease in oil pressure due to the pilot’s unintentional overfilling of the engine oil sump, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to perform an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.
Picture of the Day: Waiting on my next flying outing
Orville J. Winover submitted the following photo and note: “Classic little plane that loves to go flying!” 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 Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo […]
Runaway airplane
Just because you can hand prop an airplane, does that mean you should?
Video: Fun flight to KHQZ
A new video showcases the new terminal at Mesquite Metro Airport in Texas.
ADS-B solution for twin turboprops STC’d
FreeFlight Systems is now shipping its Avail Performance Package, an ADS-B solution for twin turboprop aircraft.
New Peel.Stick.Fly installation for Ice Shield boots
Using new adhesive, Ice Shield boots can be inflated just two hours after installation.
New Breitling watches commemorate the P-40 Warhawk
Breitling’s newest watches honor the P-40 Warhawk.
Two injured after connecting rod fails
Probable cause: The failure of the engine No. 2 connecting rod bearing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive secondary engine damage.
Picture of the Day: Pilatus P3
Marco Guscio submitted the following photo and note: “A Pilatus P3 HB-RBP over the Swiss Alps.” 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 Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in […]