The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted in an impact with heavily wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the approach after being warned of his flightpath deviations and his lack of experience in instrument conditions at night.
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Picture of the Day: Chasing shadows
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo with a note: “On final for Runway 26 at Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport (KTWTF) in Twin Falls, Idaho, in the Commemorative Air Force’s fabulous B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ during her Flying Legends of Victory Summer tour 2023.”
Hiperbipe nut
Texas pilot David Godwin confesses he’s a “Hiperbipe nut.” He’s owned three so far and enjoyed every minute.
Textron Aviation Flight Adventure set to take off in 2025
The new exhibition at the Wichita based Exploration Place “seeks to inspire the dreams of residents and visitors in aviation, STEM, and the freedom of flight,” according to museum officials.
McFarlane Aviation acquires PMA Products
PMA Products produces FAA-PMA approved products for a wide range of aircraft, such as Piper, Beechcraft, and Cessna, as well as PT6 turboshaft engines.
True Blue Power unveils 50 amp-hour lithium-ion battery
The new Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is a 50 amp-hour, engine-start battery. Its dimensions are equivalent to the industry standard 44 amp-hour battery, while offering more power, less weight, and zero maintenance, according to company officials.
Task-saturated ATC contributes to near miss
I believe that the cause of the incident is due to the current task loads of ATC operators. On this flight, Approach did seem to have a higher volume of traffic than previous times I have flown through their airspace.
Picture of the Day: Margaret on her 90th birthday
David Hett submitted this photo and note: “Margaret is a retired nurse from Wales. She came to Canada in 1954. She loves to fly, so I take her up at least once or twice a year, but always on her birthday. I am based in Teslin, Yukon. We are about to fly over to the Llewellyn Glacier so that Margaret can take some pictures.”
Forget the $100 hamburger: Flying to play disc golf
Taylorcraft pilot Kevin Brooker combines two of his passions: Flying and disc golf.