This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 152. Location: Labelle, Fla. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft... Continue Reading →
The Hudson River Conga Line
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by Ben Sclair
Submitted by Arthur G. Allen, Commissioner, Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission Those of us who have flown the so called “VFR Corridor” through the New York Airspace, often looking up at the skyscrapers, have had the flying thrill of a life time.... Continue Reading →
Contaminated fuel leads to crash
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by Meg Godlewski
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Location: Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska. Injuries: None. Aircraft... Continue Reading →
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
Posted on August 14th, 2009 by Meg Godlewski
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Aviat Husky A-1B. Location: Moab, Utah. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →
NPR hatchet job
Posted on August 13th, 2009 by Ben Sclair
The National Public Radio show All Things Considered discussed uncontrolled airspace following the Hudson River midair from last weekend. (Read transcript or listen to FAA: Midair Collision Mirrors Other Near-Misses from Monday, August 10). Author Frank James wrote on “the... Continue Reading →
Crosswind crimps airplane
Posted on August 13th, 2009 by Janice Wood
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Waco YMF-5. Location: Nantucket, Mass. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial.... Continue Reading →
Wind gust hard on taildragger
Posted on August 12th, 2009 by Meg Godlewski
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 195. Location: San Diego, Calif. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage:... Continue Reading →
Bounces break Cirrus
Posted on August 11th, 2009 by Meg Godlewski
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cirrus Design Corp. SR22. Location: San Diego, Calif. Injuries: None.... Continue Reading →
Overloaded airplane crashes
Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Meg Godlewski
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Location: Leonardtown, Md. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Minor.... Continue Reading →
Hurried pilot damages airplane
Posted on August 7th, 2009 by Meg Godlewski
This August 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Mooney M20J. Location: Chesterfield, Mo. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial.... Continue Reading →
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