Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight.
Pilots
Picture of the Day: Dawn Patrol
Claiborne Craig submitted this photo and note: “Good morning from Ingalls Field Airport (KHSP) in Hot Springs, Virginia.”
70 Airports For His 70th Birthday
To celebrate his 70th birthday, Oregon pilot Ray Phelan embarked on an ambitious mission: Landing his 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza at 70 different airports in a single day.
Cessna T210 Propeller STC Approved by EASA
MT-Propeller receives EASA approval for installation of four-blade composite propellers on select Cessna T210 aircraft.
Student’s Second Solo Proves Fatal
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.
Picture of the Day: A Top 10 Classic
Gord McNulty submitted this photo and note: “It was overcast, unfortunately, when I visited the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently. A de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, of Killarney Air Services, stood out at the dock on the St. Mary’s River, but fencing around the ramp made a photo more challenging. Fortunately, I had just enough space, and my telephoto lens, for a picture of the photogenic aircraft at a good angle. The iconic Beaver was first flown in 1947. In 1987, the Canadian Engineering Centennial Board named the Beaver one of the top 10 Canadian engineering achievements of the 20th century.”
Emergency Landing Inspires Launch of AircraftIQ
After an emergency landing on a California beach, two aviation professionals realized how fragmented aircraft records and communication were. In response, they launched AircraftIQ, a new platform that unifies maintenance scheduling, digital logbooks, and mechanic communications for general aviation aircraft owners.
Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Certified for Air Tractor AT-802
The FAA has certified the Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot for the Air Tractor AT-802 series. The autopilot offers enhanced flight control, safety-enhancing features, and improved efficiency, making demanding long-distance missions and aerial firefighting operations easier for pilots.
Cracked, Separated Cylinder Leads To Forced Landing
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a cracked cylinder.