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Ask Paul: Question stumps IA — and our expert
I have an interesting problem with my Piper PA28-235 with a Lycoming O-540 B4B5 engine that has my IA stumped.
First flight after repairs ends in crash
The pilot/mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the faulty horizontal stabilizer trim switch, which resulted in an uncommanded trim movement during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, and subsequent nose over.
CFI forgets to stop for fuel
The flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
Student crashes during first flight after six years
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Human Factors: Fuel factors
At the accident site, an Amazon warehouse parking lot in Akron, Ohio, investigators found no fuel in the 1973 Cessna 172M’s tanks, lines, or carburetor bowl — and only trace amounts in the fuel filter.
Pilot under the influence crashes during go-around
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.
Inadequately maintained fuel injection servo leads to engine failure
The total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.
You meet the nicest people at Oshkosh
When Mike and Jeannette Halstead arrived at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 with smoke billowing out of their Cessna 206’s cowling, they discovered what it’s like to be part of the Oshkosh family.