Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin during an attempted go-around.
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Picture of the Day: TBM Takeoff
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “I captured the takeoff of this TBM 940 at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida, using a photography technique called panning to express motion.”
New Video Analyzes Loss of Propeller In Flight
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute has released an Early Analysis video looking at a recent incident with a Cessna 172S that included the loss of the propeller in flight.
New Hangars in the Works at KSOP
Moore County Airport has officially broken ground on two new corporate hangars, marking a milestone in its ongoing expansion.
McFarlane Alaska Aquires T3 Tailwheel Product Line
McFarlane Alaska has officially acquired the T3 Tailwheel product line, with plans to expand manufacturing capabilities, increase inventory support, and spur new product development to enhance landing gear handling for popular taildragger aircraft.
Corrosion and Debris in Carburetor Brings Down Piper
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.
Picture of the Day: Home at Sunset
Frank Eskesen submitted this photo and note: “Landing back at Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) in New Jersey to a beautiful sunset.”
Is A Picture Really Worth A Thousand Words?
Discover how Airborne Hotspots uses ADS-B data to visualize airspace traffic, resolve local airport conflicts, and track loss-of-separation events.
Pilots, Airport Advocates Request Fair Hearing on Burke Lakefront Airport
Advocates for Burke Lakefront Airport are urging the Cleveland City Council to schedule a public hearing regarding the mayor’s proposed closure of the facility.