Probable Cause: The loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane and improperly performing the condition inspection without holding a repairman certificate.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Date Night
General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair submitted this photo and note: “Deb and I took our friend’s J-3 Cub out on a recent Friday night for a flight around the area. Dropped in on a friend at a local airpark as well. A delightful way to spend an evening together.”
MOSAIC Regulations: How the Aviation Sausage Is Made
Discover how industry volunteers are shaping the future of light aircraft under the FAA’s MOSAIC rules, filling critical gaps.
FlightSimExpo 2026 Prepares for Takeoff
FlightSimExpo 2026 takes off June 12-14 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with seminars, an exhibit hall, and more. Can’t travel to the show? You can buy online access.
Stearmans to Fly In To Air Force Museum
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is hosting a rare gathering of historic Stearman biplanes, with more than 40 expected to fly in for the special event.
Cirrus Debuts New Annual Flight Review Course
Cirrus has launched its new SR Series Annual Flight Review Course to promote continuous, structured pilot training. Designed as a half-day session with an instructor pilot, this program helps aviators master critical flight skills while simultaneously satisfying mandatory FAA requirements.
Plane Ends Up in Swamp When Pilot Loses Control During Go-Around
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s flaps during the go-around.
Picture of the Day: Shadow Flight
Blake Werner submitted this photo and note: “We were in the run-up area preparing to depart from Benton Field (O85) in Redding, California, for a late afternoon training flight and I loved our cartoonish shadow.”
The Value Of An Hour
Some pilots have 1,000 hours of experience. Some pilots have one hour of experience repeated 1,000 times. I’ve heard this claim throughout my career in general aviation. But is it true?