The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Foggy takeoff
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Caught this King Air taking off during a foggy morning sunrise from Bartow, Florida.”
Massive Martin Mars migrating to museums
Coulson Aviation recently announced plans to place the air tanker Hawaii Mars in the British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM), not far from where the huge seaplanes flew, while Philippine Mars will go to the world-class Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
Tecnam P-Mentor certified
The FAA has awarded a Type Certificate to the P-Mentor, a two-seat aircraft designed specifically for flight training.
FAA reauthorization vote extended one more week
While legislators faced a May 10, 2024, deadline to pass a five-year reauthorization bill that authorizes funding for the agency, that was pushed to May 17 after the House voted on its fourth short-term extension.
Aircraft Spruce opens larger distribution center in Alaska
After five years of operations at a smaller facility in Wasilla, Alaska, Aircraft Spruce has opened a new 24,000-square-foot warehouse in Palmer, Alaska.
Heart problems lead to fatal crash into the ocean
A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation, which resulted in an overflight of his destination and subsequent descent into water.
Picture of the Day: The golden hour
Andrew Edwards submitted this photo and note: “This North American T-6 Texan was staged in front of our FBO at Bessemer Airport (KEKY) in Alabama for a sunset golden hour picture and it turned out incredible! Bessemer Airport is home to a handful of warbirds, including a P-51, Yak, and an Aeroshell Aerobatic Team T-6.”
Florida teens soaring to Poland
Members of the Lakeland Aero Club, part of the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the SUN ’n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida, are preparing to make history as the first-ever U.S. high school soaring team to compete in the 13th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships.