Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was configured for a water landing during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from the airplanes operating procedures by previously pulling the landing gear circuit breakers, which resulted in the landing gear not retracting when commanded during takeoff.
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Picture of the Day: Nearly ready for takeoff
Willem Luuk Nijdam submitted this photo and note: “Taking the PC-12 for a flight to the UK from Breda International Airport in the Netherlands.”
What separates a calm cockpit from catastrophe?
A recent study out of Griffith University in Australia is shedding new light on why some pilots handle in-flight emergencies better than others.
Ever wonder if programs designed to get kids interested in aviation work?
The Museum of Flight in Seattle has proof they do.
Iowa kicks off transportation photo contest
Photographers can submit up to 20 digital photos for consideration. Photos must be submitted by Feb. 2, 2026.
Dynon introduces smaller, lighter Mode-S transponder
Dynon has introduced the SV-XPNDR-263, a TSO Mode-S Transponder module with ADS-B-Out capability designed for use with the SkyView HDX and Advanced AF series avionics systems.
Cessna 172 bent from jet blast
Probable Cause: The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing.
Picture of the Day: Dwarfed!
John Mossotti submitted this photo and note: “The ground crew at Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK) in Saranac Lake, New York, marshaled our Cessna 421 and parked us directly behind this Gulfstream on the ramp. Glad they weren’t leaving until the following day!”
More than just a runway
I encourage everyone to find a way to give back through aviation. As the saying goes, aviation is a small community, and your volunteer efforts, big or small, can leave a lasting impact on the next generation of aviators.