Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Picture of the Day: Downtown Kansas City
Rick Dirks submitted this photo and note: “My 1975 Bonanza F33A at Downtown Kansas City Airport (KMKC) on a cold winter day.”
A Comanche Returns Home
About 43 years after his great-grandfather sold his 1966 Piper Comanche 260B, Brenden Rowland was able to return it to the family.
FAA Recommends Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
A new Information for Operators (InFO) recommends theoretical and practical training in spatial disorientation, as well as gives several strategies for recovering from spatial disorientation.
Majority of Santa Monica Residents Want to Keep KSMO Open
A new independent poll shows that nearly 67% of voters support keeping Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) open rather than turning the property into a park.
Hobbs Flyer Introduces USB-Powered LEMO to GA Adapter
The adapter is compatible with a wide range of headsets, including Bose A20, A30, ProFlight, and AHX models, as well as Lightspeed Zulu and Delta Zulu, and David Clark One-XP, Pro-X, and Jet-X headsets equipped with 6-pin LEMO connectors.
Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: Flying into Galveston
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “Flying my C150 into Galveston for the first time, I couldn’t resist circling the bay before landing. The pier, stretching out below, made for an unforgettable view.”
Fight to Recover Stinson Seized by Tribe Continues
A Minnesota pilot is fighting to get his airplane back after the Red Lake Nation seized it following an emergency landing. While he’s handling the fight on his own, he’s asking for help for an even bigger fight: Protecting the National Airspace System.