Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to the exhaust muffler and tailpipe assembly separating from its attach points and impacting the propeller.
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Picture of the Day: Reaching For The Sky
Diane Gaskill submitted this photo and note: “The Rocky Mountains reach for the sky above us. A breath-taking view from a Cessna 182 at 13,500 feet.”
Human Factors: Higher and Heavier than Calculated
What can we learn about density altitude and its affect on airplane performance from this June 2024 accident?
Want to Fly Like a Red Bull Pilot?
“Pilots will notice the difference from the moment they advance the throttle. This upgrade isn’t just about better performance numbers — it’s about actually making the airplane even more fun to fly,” says a CubCrafters official.
N.C. Community College Introduces New Aviation Programs
Bladen Community College in Dublin, North Carolina, is preparing to launch an Aviation Management degree in the fall of 2026 and an Air Traffic Control training program in 2027.
Women in Aviation Opens 2027 Scholarship Program
Women in Aviation International has officially opened its 2027 scholarship program, offering over $200,000 to members pursuing flight training, engineering, and career advancement. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1, 2026.
Missing Hardware Leads to Experimental’s Crash
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.
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.