Probable cause: The pilot’s geographic disorientation while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below a normal approach path and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.
Picture of the Day: The end of the rainbow
Steve Curcio submitted this photo and note: “At the end of the rainbow, Cindy Guntly Airfield (62C) in Franksville, Wisconsin.” 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 considered for our new […]
Recreating the Golden Age of Aviation
The club was founded in 1961 by people interested in “perpetuating aviation as it was during the Golden Age of Aviation the 1930s.”
Video: Checking out Van’s RVs at the Gainesville Fly-In
The video features the many Van’s Aircraft RVs that flew to Gainesville, Texas, for the fly-in.
All ADS-B rebates officially gone
All 20,000 rebates have been issued.
AOPA updates online Airport Directory
The ratings and reviews feature has been updated, along with a new kneeboard format.
Two die when 172 hits power lines spanning Mississippi River
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the
Picture of the Day: 11-year-old’s first lesson
Jacqueline Norris submitted the following photos and a note: “Zoë Norris, 11, wants to be a pilot. Foothill’s Regional Airport in Western, N.C., is helping her get her start. Along with her CFI, Ben Shelton, she is seen here doing her preflight checklist and then inflight at the controls.” Would you like to have your […]
Fatal accidents down, even as flight hours increase
Fatal accidents dropped 11.7%, while flight hours increased to 24.6 million.