A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel on board the airplane and his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
Picture of the Day: Open doors and storms
Alexis Altmann submitted this photo and note: “I was supposed to land at Eugene F. Correia International Airport (SYEC) in Ogle, Guyana, in what would have been the last stop on the South American continent before hopping from island to island to my final destination in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But a very fast front forced us to alternate to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (SYCJ). Once we cleared customs and immigration, I saw my beautiful SR22, open doors, with the storm behind and knew it was a perfect shot.”
Who is in charge here?
Many managers of non-towered airports take a hands-off approach for fear of making a misstep that embarrasses them or opens them up to criticism. They allow the safety of operations to degrade rather than take bold steps to fend off an impending disaster. If you fly, you’ve seen this firsthand, as have I — as has every pilot who ventures into their airspace and lands on their field.
Who couldn’t use a new engine or $20,000?
A highlight of the Swift Museum Foundation’s annual event is a raffle, with the grand prize of a $30,000 credit with Ly-Con Aircraft Engines for a new or re-built engine. The winner can choose $20,000 in cash instead of the engine credit.
Prime Appearance expands with acquisitions
The acquisitions add operations for Prime Appearance at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in North Carolina, New Castle Airport (KILG) in Delaware, New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF), Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) and Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN) in New Jersey, while adding mobile support at Francis S Gabreski Airport (KFOK) in Westhampton Beach, New York.
PA-18 dual shock tailwheel suspension earns STC
After four years of testing and improvements and nearly 1,600 T3 Tailwheel Suspensions sold, the T3 Dual shock has received STC approval.
CFI learns lessons from forced landing between two houses
Even the smallest routine should not be taken slightly and, with this being said, I hope that others can learn from my mistake and avoid making the same mistake that could have potentially cost us our lives. Create your own checklist before getting into the plane with your student, analyze all aspects of the situation, and do not get complacent.
Picture of the Day: Dreaming of adventures to come
Joseph Santaniello submitted this photo and note: “On the homebound leg of a nice lunchtime circumnavigation of Miami Beach, dreaming of Out Island Bahamas adventures to come.”
A Cessna Cub
While he’s not a pilot and will never fly his newest airplane, Greg Hansen is proud of the “Cessna Cub” he created.