Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a snowbank.
Picture of the day: The best way to repurpose an old row boat
Ted Luebbers sent in the following photo with a note: “In case you were wondering what to do with that old aluminum row boat in the back yard, here is an idea. It is reported to have 100 hours of flight time. Found at the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland, Florida.” Would you like to have […]
Tank contamination shuts down 100LL sales at KMAO
The problem is rust in the 10,000-gallon 100LL underground tank.
Garmin introduces ADS-B transponders that feature two antennas
The GTX 335D offers ADS-B Out, while the GTX 345D offers ADS-B Out and In.
Looking for a new place for the $100 hamburger?
$100 Burger Flights joins the other features available on SocialFlight, including fly-ins, air shows, pancake breakfasts, conventions, FAA Safety Seminars, and more.
Hartzell adds Piper Navajos and Chieftains to Top Prop Program
Special pricing for a set of propellers is $37,600 without de-ice boots or $39,600 with boots installed.
AEA convention opens in Palm Springs
The four-day convention is the largest gathering of avionics professionals in the world.
Inadequate maintenance fatal for Piper pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane
Picture of the Day: Learning to fly (from Point B to Point A)
Jams Gill submitted this photo and a replay of a cockpit conversation: “Ok. Do you think you can get us back to the airport?” “I can certainly try.” “Good job! How did you figure out how to get back?” “I turned around and followed the river back.” “You are a natural! How old are you? […]