Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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Picture of the Day: Tight Formation
Paul Spanbauer submitted this photo and note: “Red Bull’s rare DC-6 and P-38 do a fly-by during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.”
Membership Has Its Privileges
Are aircraft ownership costs grounding your aviation dreams? Discover how joining a flying club provides a highly affordable alternative to solo ownership. By leveraging the economy of scale, pilots gain access to well-maintained aircraft for a fraction of the cost.
Early Analysis Video Explores Fatal Baron Crash
The AOPA Air Safety Institute has released an early analysis of a fatal July 2026 Beechcraft Baron crash in Illinois. Two private pilots without instrument ratings encountered severe weather at night. The accident highlights the critical dangers of datalink weather latency and flying near thunderstorms.
2027 Aviation Mechanic Test Guides Released
The Test Guides, which prepare applicants for the General, Airframe, and Powerplant FAA Knowledge Tests, align with the Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Part 147. They also include two years of free updates to keep applicants informed of test changes, according to ASA officials.
Broken Bracket Leads to Loss of Engine Power
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to the separation and ingestion of an air filter retaining bracket into the engine cylinder.
Picture of the Day: Early Start to the Day
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Just after sunrise, a pair of 180 Skywagons owned by Dave Clark and Rusty Eichorn quietly await their fly out to fishing adventures for the day while parked at the dock at Rusty Eichorn’s cabin on Fog Lake in Northwest Ontario, Canada.”
Unleaded Avgas Transition Faces More Delays And Challenges
The path to unleaded avgas remains bumpy following announcements at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. With the FAA’s transition plan lacking finality, differing approval paths for GAMI and Swift Fuels, and looming deadlines, the general aviation industry faces complex challenges on the road to an unleaded future.
New Grant Paves Way for Transformation of KBKV
Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.