Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.
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Picture of the Day: A future pilot
Jim Gill submitted the following photo and note: “This little fella may someday become a pilot.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature […]
One stitch at a time
Often the only way to learn how to do something is just do it.
Military arrives at Airport in the Sky
The Marines and Navy have arrived at the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island to repair the runway.
Video: One plus one equals 110
Learn about the Yak 110 in this new video.
South Carolina pilot wins Sporty’s scholarship
Rene Wilson will use the scholarship to complete his private pilot ticket.
Five new members to be inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame
Five new members will be inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame in May 2019. “In 2019, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame will honor five individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian aviation,” says Rod Sheridan, chairman of the board for the hall. “Honored this year are two fighter pilots of the Second World War […]
Pilot dies when Buccaneer hits power lines
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while flying at low altitude.
Picture of the Day: Florida pilots’ reward
Charley Valera submitted the following photo and note: “Pilots Tom Tipton and Charley Valera were flying in Tipton’s Cherokee Six when they were rewarded with this amazing sunset near Clearwater, Florida. The two were returning after another flight delivering supplies to Panama City, Florida, after Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Good deeds are worth doing.” […]