Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Soaring above the Potomac
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from a Civil Air Patrol glider, soaring over the Potomac River prior to landing at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Dreaming of endless joy and smiles
The mission of Dream Flights is to give back to those who gave. Since its founding in 2011, the organization has given more than 7,000 dream flights in more than 1,000 cities, and 49 states. But the non-profit organization’s favorite statistic is this: “Endless joy and smiles.”
Do you know what to do if you encounter a dust devil?
In a video, an NTSB meteorologist Paul Suffern notes that dust devils have been present in more than 170 accidents the NTSB has investigated since 1982.
Pioneer era of aviation to be showcased at Oshkosh
“The pioneer era of aviation laid the framework for the entire industry through experimental designs and the willingness to push the boundaries of current technology,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The three airplanes on display at AirVenture will serve as our tribute to the people who paved the way for the aviation industry.”
Garmin engine monitoring system now available for vintage aircraft
Garmin has revealed the GI 275 engine indication system (EIS) can now interface with and display information for select seven-cylinder engine applications, allowing vintage aircraft owners to better monitor and manage their radial engines.
Confused pilot wonders why he was a threat
If I was threat why didn’t they tell me to stop as I went down Zulu?
Picture of the Day: Why is that pilot holding a lion?
David Newill submitted this photo and note: “Valerie Newill, 10, wants to know why Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Legacy Member Roscoe Turner is holding his pet lion, Gilmore, in his plane. The newly completed ‘Hoosiers in Flight’ display at Indianapolis International Airport recognizes and honors more than 40 INAHOF members, Indiana natives and long-term residents, who have made an enduring contribution to aviation or aerospace in Indiana, the nation, or the world through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit”.
Human Factors: Hidden wear and tear
When a pilot crashes his new plane on the same day he bought it, NTSB investigators discovered the smoking gun for the accident was a part that pilots can’t see during a preflight.