The pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. Contributing was the airport’s failure to encourage pilots to use radios for traffic deconfliction when equipped.
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Plane near maximum gross weight crashes after takeoff with 10° of flaps
Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s degraded climb performance approaching high terrain.
Stuck exhaust valve leads to forced landing that injures two
The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
King Schools refreshes Cessna pilot course
More than 130 new instructional videos have been added to the Cessna Sport/Private Pilot Course.
Pilot commits suicide by crashing into ocean
The pilot’s suicide.
TL Sport introduces two backcountry aircraft
Focused on the growing market of remote, challenging destinations, these new aircraft are being designed, engineered, and manufactured by TL Sport Aircraft specifically for the North American market, according to officials with the Czech Republic-based company.
Human Factors: An unhealthy tango for two
We have a less than ideal airport layout with intersecting runways, view-limiting terrain, and published data ignored by the locals. Why, yes, that does seem like a good recipe for an accident, doesn’t it?
Grant awarded to prepare Appalachian airports for electric aircraft
Researchers at Ohio University have received a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to work with 36 airports in Ohio, Kentucky, and North Carolina to investigate what needs to be done to prepare for electric aircraft.
Sparker debuts at Oshkosh
The Sparker, a MOSAIC-ready light-sport aircraft (LSA), made its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.