Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Picture of the Day: Low approach to 28C at ORD
Robbie Culver submitted this photo and note: “On Monday, May 11, 2020, I was fortunate enough to fly a low approach to Chicago O’Hare Airport in my Sonex experimental. I left Clow International airport (1C5) about 10 a.m., contacted Chicago approach, and made my request. I was cleared into the Class Bravo almost immediately and […]
Tips for that first flight after down time
Have you thought about how you will approach your first flight in months?
Backcountry pilots deliver aid to Navajo Nation
“General aviation is an incredible tool to be able to help people.”
Schedule released for Spirit of Aviation Week
With more than 170 events, the free five-day online aviation fest includes streamed and on-demand content encompassing nearly every facet of aviation.
Could your airplane be a calendar girl?
Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 14, 2020.
Corrosion debris leads to fuel starvation
Probable cause: The loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from corrosion debris in the fuel lines. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane before the flight.
Picture of the Day: Coot amphibian
Richard Steeves submitted this photo and note: “This Coot amphibian is resting by a beach along the Wisconsin River. It is owned by Richard Steeves of Madison, Wisconsin, who has been publishing the Coot-builder’s Newsletter bimonthly for 45 years.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
Benefactor U
I bought a Piper Cub specifically to put it to use in a flying club designed to serve high school and college students.