Aircraft: Glastar. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Wilsonville, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot took off from the airport in his amphibious experimental airplane with the intention of flying a closed traffic pattern. Because he planned to land... Continue Reading →
In-flight engine failure for Aeronca
Posted on February 4th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Aeronca O-58C. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: San Luis Obispo, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in cruise flight at 3,500 feet MSL when the engine quit. Continue Reading →
Cold morning, hot prop
Posted on February 3rd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Eastsound, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot pulled the airplane out of the unheated hangar on a cold morning. He pulled the propeller through its rotation arc several times, Continue Reading →
Gear failure for Cessna pilot
Posted on January 31st, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Houston, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was returning to the airport after a short flight, performed the before-landing checklist, which included verification of landing gear extension. Continue Reading →
Engine loses power on takeoff
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Twin Comanche. Injuries: 1 Serious Location: Big Bear City, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane had recently undergone maintenance, which included the overhaul of both engines. Continue Reading →
Disorientation brings down Cirrus
Posted on January 29th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Bennett, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing instrument approaches in night VFR conditions. Continue Reading →
Piper pilot goes wrong way
Posted on January 28th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Atlanta, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was holding short of a runway intersection Continue Reading →
Poor landing, poor go around for student pilot
Posted on January 27th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Mooney M20R. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Cypress, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing landings. He realized that he had touched down too far down Continue Reading →
Seat position leads to accident
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Meeker, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to taxi to the runway. Continue Reading →
Wind gust catches taildragger
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Helena, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during a training flight. Continue Reading →
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