Probable Cause The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision and loss of control.
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Picture of the Day: Takeoff
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and a note: “Departing northbound from the seaplane base in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Photo by Chelsey Carlson.”
A rare air show in the Aloha state
As a frequent visitor to Hawaii, it is extra fun to travel there to cover an air show, like the 2025 Kaneohe Bay Airshow.
Seven Oklahoma airports get new AWOS
“Oklahoma is well-known for its rapidly changing weather, and it is critical that pilots know the real-time weather conditions at airports across the state,” said Nick Young, ODAA airport division manager.
Vintage aircraft instructor honored with Brewer Trophy
Doug Matthews is one of the world’s top vintage aircraft instructors, with experience in aircraft such as the Dauntless SBD, North American P-51, T-6, F-86, Lockheed T-33, Grumman F6F Hellcat and F8F Bearcat, Marchetti S-211, Aero L-39, and many other types.
Outlaw propeller STC’d for Mooney M20s
Hartzell Propeller’s Outlaw propeller has earned an FAA STC for Mooney M20 Series aircraft.
Fuel starvation results in crash that seriously injures pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Ginger’s Perfect Day
Tom Martin submitted this photo and note: “Perfect summer days in the Pacific Northwest are best spent flying to small airfields in remote locations. On this day we flew “Ginger,” a 1973 Cessna Skyhawk 172M, to W10. Whiskey Ten, as it’s known to local pilots, is a tight strip nestled inside a forest on Whidbey Island near Langley, Washington. This aviation paradise is close to Seattle but feels like another world. There are bicycles available for rides into town, and a wonderful bakery coffee shop on the field for a quick bite before the next flight. Taking off from W10 is best done to the south and the trees make every departure exciting.”
Ask Paul: Why is my engine running rough?
The engine on our Piper PA-28-235 runs OK at 2,000 rpms but runs rough at 1,500 rpms. Any insight you can give us to the problem?