Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
Picture of the Day: Mia’s first flight
Ken Thompson submitted this photo and note: “Granddaughter Mia Thompson was so excited to take her first GA flight in Grandad Ken Thompson’s Ercoupe.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also […]
One Pilot’s View: Fuselage Envy
If someone gave me a plane that was twice as fancy and twice as expensive as my current plane, do you think I would be twice as happy the next day?
The Mother of All Cubs takes flight
While rooted in the legendary Super Cub, MOAC is a thorough remake, according to American Legend officials.
Cutter Aviation opens new facility at KSAT
“This new development provides a cutting-edge facility for our maintenance and aircraft sales,” company officials said.
First female airline pilot flies west
“She made aviation history almost every time she climbed aboard an airliner.”
VFR into IMC fatal for two
Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot’s intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight as planned.
Picture of the Day: Alaskan water taxi
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “A 1942 Grumman Super Widgeon G-44 N90727 owned by Burk Meese water taxis for takeoff at Lake Hood Seaplane Base at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. The DC-6 behind it was flown by Northern Air Cargo and sits on the south shore of Lake Hood […]
Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air…
None of us would start a flight knowing the aircraft has maintenance issues or was low on fuel or the weather was beyond our abilities.