Probable cause: The pilot’s improper pretakeoff planning, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short-field takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
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Picture of the Day: He’s already planning
Timothy Nealey submitted the following photo and note: “My best gal and our 2-year-old son in our 1946 L4 Grasshopper at Brookeridge Aeropark (LL22) Chicagoland. Their body language says it all. Beth the concerned mother and Brayden the little planner. Fishing for trouble! “Don’t mind the tape mommy, the fabric on the wall proves its […]
Work begins on student-built plane for disabled flyers
The aircraft, which will be named the “Spirit of Lakeland,” will be built entirely by high school students.
New name for Bye Aerospace electric airplane
The new name “more accurately represents the aircraft’s high-tech all-electric propulsion system,” company officials said.
Wing Over the Rockies subject of new PBS series
Each 30-minute episode features an in-depth look at an iconic aircraft or artifact at the museum.
Air Force museum to open new D-Day exhibit with augmented reality
Museum visitors will experience the reality of the D-Day airborne mission in an up close and personal way never possible before, according to officials.
Miracle Flights to host free family drone festival
The carnival will feature aerial acrobatics performed by drone experts, plus classic carnival games, interactive STEM activities, food, and live entertainment.
Bird strike bends Beech 99
Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.
Picture of the Day: B-17 training complete
Glenn Brasch of AirportCourtesyCars.com, submitted the following photo and note: “The B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ recently stopped by Ryan Field (KRYN) in Tucson, Arizona, for lunch after the crews completed their annual recurrent training with the FAA.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]