Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Test Flight
Stuart Bain submitted this photo and note: “Craig Samson test flying the restored Yak 12 over Long Island’s South Shore. The Yak was recovered in 2015 in Florida and restored at Bayport Aerodrome in New York.”
Road Trip: On My Way to Oshkosh
Join one “Plane Nerd” on a cross-country road trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. From exploring Cold War jet fighters in Idaho to discovering agricultural drones in Iowa, experience the scenic grandeur and aviation treasures found along the journey to the world’s greatest aviation celebration.
New Survey Highlights How General Aviation Pilots Feel About ADS-B
A recent Purdue University survey explores how general aviation pilots view Electronic Conspicuity technology, such as ADS-B. While a majority of respondents strongly support its safety benefits and ability to enhance situational awareness, many pilots also highlight significant ongoing concerns regarding data privacy, regulatory enforcement, and the use of their data to assess landing fees.
17-Year Restoration Completed on Historic TBM-3E Avenger
After a 17-year restoration involving over 50,000 volunteer hours, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has successfully rebuilt a TBM-3E Avenger.
Registration Opens for Aviation and Wreckchasing Symposium
The 13th Annual Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium lands in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 2026, offering a full day of presentations and stories of aircraft recovery worldwide.
Poor Fuel Management Leads to Beech 23 Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.
Picture of the Day: Stillwater Landing
Amy Hoover submitted this photo and note: “American Champion Scout and Stinson 108 float planes with the sun setting over the Stillwater Landing Seaplane Base near Whitefish, Montana. The waterfront stage often features live music concerts.”
Birthing a Billings Bluebird
Montana’s Tim Talen has breathed life into the extinct Montana Bluebird, a diminutive two-place airplane that made its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.