Probable cause: The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
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Picture of the Day: Tri-Pacer revived
Craig Warren submitted the following photo and note: “Recent restoration of a 1959 Piper Tri-Pacer. Ready for 60 more years.” 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 […]
Single mom of five pursues her dream to become a pilot
Talk about life getting in the way: A single mom of five pursues her dream to become a professional pilot.
Number of fatal homebuilt accidents fall to historic lows
Fatal accidents in homebuilt aircraft reached historical lows in 2018.
Video: A homebuilt Spitfire
In this video, learned about a warbird built from scratch.
Mountain/Backcountry Flight Review now available online
Now online for free is a Mountain/Backcountry Flight Review.
Flying the not so friendly skies
A former corporate pilot’s debut novel focuses on the challenges faced by women pilots trying to break the “blue ceiling.”
VFR to IMC flight fatal for four
Probable cause: The non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper decisions to begin and to continue a flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
Picture of the Day: Bright as a star
Jacint Puigmarti submitted the following photo and note: “Picture of my SuperStol taken at night at Viladamat airfield, 85 miles northeast of Barcelona, Spain.” 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 […]