Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, his decision to take off knowing the airplane was over its gross takeoff weight, and his failure to abort the takeoff after he realized that the airplane was not accelerating as expected, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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Picture of the Day: Thomas Morse Scout’s first flight 100 years later
David St. George submitted the following photos of this Thomas Morse Scout on the occasion of it being rebuilt in the same room it was built in, 100 years ago. “An unbelievable story 100 years in the making! First flight — post-restoration — took place the last weekend of September in Ithaca, New York. More […]
Hiring on the rise for business aviation
A new Business Aviation Survey from JSfirm.com found that flight hours finds that hiring is on the upswing as companies see a jump in flight hours.
Airframes Alaska acquires Alaska Tent and Tarp
Airframes Alaska has acquired Alaska Tent and Tarp, with plans to add more aviation and backcountry products.
iFlightPlanner launches multi-leg trip manager
iFlightPlanner has added Trip Manager, which gives pilots the ability to plan detailed, multi-leg trips from any connected device.
AMA Expo West moves to Pomona
The Academy of Model Aeronautics will host its West Expo Nov. 2-4 in Pomona, California.
B-25’s landing gear door separates in flight
Probable cause: The overstress failure of the landing gear connecting rod and the improper installation of the arresting cables, which allowed the landing gear door to depart in flight and impact the airplane.
Picture of the Day: Peak fall foliage in Maine
Jordan Sterrer submitted the following photo and note: “Foliage taken just south of Sebago Lake in Maine at an altitude of 2,500′ from a Cessna 172. Is there any prettier time to fly?” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]
The first shipboard aircraft landing and takeoff
Flying a First Curtiss pusher biplane, Eugene B. Ely successfully made the first landing on a warship.