Probable cause: A failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Six pack at sunset
David Allen submitted the following photo and note: “After finishing a lesson in the Cessna 172N and buttoning it up for the evening, the setting Florida sun hit the steam gauge-equipped panel just right. The Skyhawk has always held a special place in my heart, and this one based out of Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) […]
Remember why you became a pilot
Do I follow my passion or try new things while I am young, something that even my flying mentors recommend?
GA advocacy groups call for end to the government shutdown
GA’s advocacy groups have banded together to urge lawmakers to end the government shutdown.
Video: The team behind an air racer
A recently posted video introduces us to Pablo Iscold, a member of the team behind Kirby Chambliss.
Snap-On introduces new flex-head ratchet
Snap-On introduces a new flex-head ratchet.
Mooney pilot’s VFR flight into IMC proves fatal
Probable cause: The pilot’s controlled flight into mountainous terrain while attempting to operate under visual flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
Picture of the Day: First flight in a New Year
Jon Griffin submitted the following photo and note: “My nephew Ben and I were treated to this gorgeous sunset over Seattle and Lake Washington while heading back to Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) from the 2019 Flights Above the Pacific Northwest (FATPNW) New Year’s Day event to Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) and the Heritage Flight Museum. […]
The last of its kind
The only remaining Ar 234 has been restored and is on display at the National Air and Space Museum.