“Continuing education works,” National Agricultural Aviation Association CEO Andrew Moore said. “Continuing education makes you more professional. Professionalism makes you safer in the cockpit.”
aviation accidents
NTSB releases final report on Red Bull Plane Swap accident
The final report on the ill-fated Red Bull Plane Swap is short and to the point.
Zenith bent on second flight when canopy opens during takeoff
An inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Preliminary report on fatal Las Vegas mid-air released
The mid-air crash that killed four people occurred just as both planes were landing at North Las Vegas Airport around noon.
Aerodynamic stall on final fatal for pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Failed cylinder leads to crash
The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined.
Two injured when carb ice contributes to crash
A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.
Two pilots, but nobody was flying the plane
The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.
Pilot mistakes corn field for runway
The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land.