Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly identify the airport runway, which resulted in a landing on a road and contact with a power line. Contributing to the outcome was the sun glare.
Picture of the Day: Freedom To Fly
Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo and a note: “Between the parades and fireworks on July 4, 2026, the air was smooth and still. Shane Vande Voort got to exercise his freedom to fly in his Meyers OTW. A perfect way to wrap up the day.”
MOSAIC Brings Big Changes to Aircraft Maintenance
The FAA’s new MOSAIC rules are transforming general aviation by expanding privileges for Light-Sport Repairmen. Discover how these sweeping changes create affordable, fast-tracked career pathways into aircraft maintenance, allowing aviation enthusiasts to turn their passion into a highly rewarding profession.
Work To Fix Tillamook Air Museum Hangar Slated To Begin In August
Work is anticipated to begin in early August and is expected to take approximately 30 days to complete, according to a post on the museum’s Facebook page.
New Helicopter Scholarship Takes Off
Mark Robinson, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, has launched a new scholarship for helicopter flight training. Valued at a minimum of $7,100, the scholarship is intended to grow the number of helicopter pilots in the U.S.
Dynon Adds IFR Navigation Capability to SkyView HDX
Fly coupled LPV approaches and clear your radio stack with Dynon’s new space-saving, remote-mounted IFR GPS navigation module for SkyView HDX displays.
Maintenance Error Leads to Engine Fire
Probable Cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.
Picture of the Day: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “My airpark neighbor captured this picture of my Stearman on July 4, 2026, landing at South Prairie Airport (02WA) in Washington, after I took Old Glory out to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.”
The Risks of Summer Thunderstorms for General Aviation Pilots
This summer we are likely to see metal bent, blood spilled, and easily preventable deaths as pilots fly into weather they have no business being anywhere near. That’s a bleak, depressing prediction but one that is based on what has happened in the past.