Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Last minute ‘guy’ trip to 6S9
Ryan Weir submitted the following photo and note: “Last minute mid-week ‘guy’ trip to Stehekin State Airport (6S9) in Washington state for a little fishing and to enjoy the fall colors before the strip closes for the winter.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via […]
World’s largest airplane comes to the West Coast
The Antonov An-225 attracted a small cadre of “in the know” planespotters to a local park under the approach path of Oakland International Airport.
Long-term FAA reauthorization bill approved
The FAA’s new reauthorization includes many general aviation-friendly provisions.
Video: Pilot Your Own Adventure
A new video chronicles a flight to Seldovia, Alaska, population 255.
Indianapolis looks skyward as Red Bull Air Races return to the Brickyard
Second to last race in the 2018 Red Bull Air Race season.
Museum to host STEM conference
Applications are now being taken for the annual Wings of Women (WOW) STEM Conference at the International Women’s Air & Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.
Pilot seriously injured after plane cartwheels
Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway.
Pictures of the day: What more could you ask for?
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, with a note: “The San Juan Islands in Washington state are a special place. I was able to take some neighbors to a cabin on a private grass airstrip on Stuart Island Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The air was clear, the winds were light, and the picnic was delicious. […]