Probable cause: The pilot’s uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.
Picture of the Day: Taking off
Jonathan Leabeater submitted the following photo and note: “Taking off on Runway 01 at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina in our old Archer.” 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 […]
World War II memories highlight Young Eagles event
Tales of the pilots and aircraft of World War II were the focus of a Young Eagles event.
Flight Design CT Super Sport Injection takes off in North America
Now available in North America is Flight Design’s CT Super Sport Injection LSA.
Alternative jet fuels showcased at VNY
The general aviation community came together to demonstrate a sustainable alternative jet fuel.
New book honors Tuskegee Airman
A new book honors Tuskegee Airman James Polkinghorne.
Applications now being taken for GAMA scholarship
Applications are due April 5 for the GAMA high school scholarship.
Unforecasted icing conditions leads to hard landing for Cessna 182
Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.
Picture of the Day: A future pilot
Jim Gill submitted the following photo and note: “This little fella may someday become a pilot.” 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 […]