Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall.
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Picture of the Day: Arco Iris
Juan Carlos Torres submitted this photo and note: “A rainbow — arco iris in Spanish — captured at the Real Aeroclub de Vizcaya in Bilbao, Spain.”
Wings Over Camarillo Turns 45
The 45th annual Wings Over Camarillo was packed with events, from a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the legendary DC-3 to homages to famed aviator Clay Lacy and the late Judy Phelps, the air show star who passed away in May 2026.
FAA Restrictions at Centennial Airport Spark Concern
AOPA has expressed concern regarding sudden FAA restrictions and the prohibition of touch-and-goes at Centennial Airport near Denver, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation.
CessnaR182.com Joins Put Your Gear Down Campaign
The type club for retractable gear Cessna 182s has become the first organization to join the new Put Your Gear Down campaign, launched in the summer of 2026 by the American Bonanza Society.
New Book Sheds Light on Amelia Earhart Mystery
A new book, “Girl Around the World,” explores the enduring mystery of Amelia Earhart through the eyes of reporter Dorothy Kilgallen. Drawing on Kilgallen’s 1936 global flight dispatches, the book offers a unique, firsthand perspective on Earhart’s final journey.
Poor Fuel Planning Leads To Piper PA-24 Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: A Star is Born
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “This image was taken off the wing as we started to descend to our home airport, Harvey Field (S43) coming back from a visit to Orcas Island in the Puget Sound, Washington. No filters, just an iPhone!”
Warbirds and Kitplanes Star at Rio Vista Airport Day
A return visit to Rio Vista Airport Days spotlights a wide variety of general aviation aircraft, as well as warbirds. Formation flights added to the excitement of the free community event.