Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
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Dust and Wind Bad Combination for Cessna 182 Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.
Human Factors: One Bad Decision After Another
An uncertificated pilot with no tailwheel or high-performance experience purchased a powerful Yakovlev Yak-55M and immediately crashed it following a string of poor decisions. What can we learn from this accident?
Missing Fuel Cap Leads To Fuel Exhaustion
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
AviatorPro and Liberty University Partner on New Aviation Maintenance Training Platform
AviatorPro and Liberty University have partnered to launch a new FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance training platform.
ASA Releases 2027 FAR/AIM Series
Aviation Supplies and Academics has released the updated 2027 FAR/AIM Series for aviation professionals. These manuals provide pilots, flight crews, and mechanics with the latest Federal Aviation Regulations.
The Curtiss Kingbird: A Forgotten Twin Engine Airliner
When aviation enthusiasts think of Curtiss aircraft, they rarely remember the Curtiss Kingbird.
Avidyne Introduces DFC110 Autopilot And Vantage Software Update
Avidyne has released the new Vantage 12.1 software update for Cirrus aircraft, bringing expanded support for legacy GPS navigators and approach minimums. Alongside the update, Avidyne introduced the DFC110 autopilot featuring vertical navigation, offering Entegra-equipped Cirrus owners flexibility for their panel upgrades.
AirVenture 2026 As Seen From My Notebook
With the hopes of remembering as much of AirVenture as I can, I keep a physical notebook in my pocket at all times. Visit EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with me, as seen through my notebook.