The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.
Picture of the Day: AirVenture volunteers
As EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 kicked off July 22, General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured this photo of two of the approximately 5,000 volunteers who will be helping out during the week-long show: Rosie Duckworth from Ithaca, Michigan, who has been an AirVenture volunteer for 36 years and Bob Gehring from Rubicon, Wisconsin, who has been volunteering for 39 years.
Plant a seed
I planted a seed, nurtured it for a time with intention and care, then let it grow at its own pace, in its own way. Anyone could do that. In the garden, or at the airport, or with students from your local high school or college.
Hawaii airport gets a new lease on life
A new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (KHDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, assures the continued operation of the Hawaiian airport.
Continental partners on new piston engine technology, expands mechanic training
The company also revealed it has expanded its factory training for aviation technicians.
iFly EFB adds wireless autopilot feature for experimental aircraft
The new feature allows pilots to connect their iFly EFB app to their aircraft’s autopilot system using a Bluetooth to serial device which facilitates communication between the mobile device and the aircraft’s autopilot, according to company officials.
Complacency leads to engine failure
As acting PIC I regret to say it was pilot error that caused the engine failure.
Picture of the Day: Do you believe in coincidences?
Rick Dirks submitted this photo and note: “I own a 1975 F33A Beech Bonanza. It went in for a panel upgrade. I was contacted by the company doing the upgrade, Bevan Aviation in Wichita, that the exact same year and model was in for nearly the same upgrade. Upon a little further investigation the serial numbers were one number apart: CE-565 and mine, CE-566. Since then the other owner and I have become very good friends and are both members of American Bonanza Society.”
Preflight certainty: The removal of all doubt
A veteran aviator’s preflight routine is designed to remove any doubt and — whatever you do — don’t interrupt him in the middle of his routine.