Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in high winds, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center of gravity limits.
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Picture of the Day: A quiet morning on Moosehead Lake
Michael Lessard submitted the following photo and note: “As I woke up to start making coffee aboard my boat on a cool September morning in Greenville, Maine, I spotted this seaplane peeking out through the morning fog. In a few hours the fog will burn off and this airplane will be warming up for the […]
The speedy LSA of Europe
The speedy LSA of Europe will be in the U.S. sooner than you think.
KRZL Aviation Career Day attracts 1,200 students
More than 1,200 students, parents, and teachers visited the annual career day and open house.
More airspace open for drones
Drone pilots now have access to more than 400 control towers covering nearly 600 airports.
Hats off to ASA
The hat celebrates nearly 80 years in business.
New locations for Duncan satellite avionics shops
New locations for two of the company’s avionics shops.
Wrong part leads to fuel starvation
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of a threaded metal rod of insufficient strength to connect the fuel tank selector handle to the fuel valve, which resulted in his inability to switch fuel tanks and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Fun for a day
Robert Ruppert submitted the following photo and note: “A 1973 Cessna A150L Aerobat having a day of sport flying out of Blairstown Airport (1N7) in New Jersey, by owner Bob Ruppert.” 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 […]