Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly.
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Picture of the Day: Foggy Morning at The Cherry Pocket
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “A foggy and quiet morning to start the day at the Cherry Pocket fishing camp in Lake Wales, Florida, winter home of Adventure Seaplanes from Tower, Minnesota. Seaplane ratings, float instruction, and flight seeing is available there from November until April.”
Who Are The Big Three Decision Makers in Aviation?
The decision to fly involves a series of decisions based on available information. Whether regulatory, contractual, or based on personal limitations, the legality and safety of flight comes down to us in the long run. So choose wisely.
Minnesota Pilot Rejects First Offer to Get Stinson Back From Tribe
In an interview with a local PBS station, Darrin Smedsmo said the tribe wants him to pay $7,250 to get his Stinson 108 back, which includes a $5,000 donation to the Red Lake Boys and Girls Club and $2,750 for the towing bill to haul the plane from the highway where it landed to a storage yard, where it has remained outside through the winter.
Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row
Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the FAA in 2025 — a 14% decrease from the year before — but still too high, say agency officials.
Airglas Introduces Cargo Pod
The cargo pod has been STC’d for nearly all C172 and C175 models, according to officials with the Anchorage-based company.
Pilot Loses Control When Worn Aileron Cable Snaps During Landing
Probable Cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the worn aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
Picture of the Day: Flying Home
Eric Meltzer submitted this photo and note: “My wife, Michelle shot this photo of our daughter, Erin, flying home from Bar Harbor, Maine, after maintenance. The Penobscot River and bridge is in the background.”
An Open Door in Flight Almost Killed Me
During his first flight in his flying club’s Cessna 172, Rajeev Pandey experienced a potentially life-changing situation.