Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.
Picture of the Day: Under My Wing
Tom Maugeri submitted this photo and note: “Flying over the Finger Lakes in upstate New York on a nice summer evening, returning from dinner.”
20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Breaks Records
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium broke several records, bringing together nearly 200 attendees and 47 speakers to discuss Advanced Air Mobility and the latest advancements in electric aircraft designs, propulsion systems, and FAA regulations.
Hybrid-Electric Demonstration Flights Held Across Three States
The FAA and DOT recently partnered with Electra to conduct a series of hybrid-electric demonstration flights. Connecting small regional airports to major airline hubs across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, these tests will provide data essential to integrating Advanced Air Mobility safely into the National Airspace System.
EAA Reveals Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Class of 2026
The Experimental Aircraft Association has revealed the six individuals who are the 2026 inductees into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame.
Trapped Rainwater Leads to Crash
Probable Cause: A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Over Puget Sound
George Futas submitted this photo and note: “Flying north in a Cardinal enjoying a beautiful sunset with the Olympic Mountains in the distance.”
The Great Parts Squeeze
A new survey reveals that parts and supply chain pressures are the biggest challenges for general aviation maintenance shops today. The survey found that time is now more critical than price and calls out the parts most likely to fail.
Zenith Workshops and Fly-In Returning to Michigan
Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its hands-on builder workshop and regional fly-in back to central Michigan this October. Workshop participants will assemble a rudder from a standard kit while connecting with fellow aviation enthusiasts and local pilots.