Peter Katz

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After The Accident: Fuel Exhaustion In Beech Baron 58

The accident shows that when it comes to running out of fuel, one error can compound upon another.

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By Peter Katz

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After the Accident: Vintage Cargo Hauler Ditches In The Atlantic

The cargo-converted Convair twin showed signs of a problem before both engines quit. The NTSB wanted to know why …

By Peter Katz

Pilot Talk

After The Accident: A Cirrus Mystery Crash Shrouded In Technology

The fatal loss of control of a Cirrus SR20 in areas of thunderstorms underscores the need for human management of …

By Peter Katz

Cessna 340A Crash On Approach In IMC

The NTSB often cites pilot error as the cause of a mishap. In this case, it’s a hard conclusion to argue.

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Cessna Caravan Departure Into Rising Terrain

Some countries play it close to the vest when it comes to controlling the investigations into airplane accidents. This is especially so when initial evidence … Read More

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An Unlikely Fuel Starvation Mishap

On Sept. 16, 2017, a Mooney M20C crashed at North Branford, Connecticut, killing the pilot and his passenger, a prominent NASCAR race car driver. It … Read More

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After The Accident: Two Cessna 210 Thunderstorm Accidents

When an aviation icon is lost in an accident, there’s the expected period of grief, followed by some hand-wringing and, usually, numerous vows to honor … Read More

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NTSB’s Report Of Fiery Charleston Crash Seems To Omit Key Point: Why?

The NTSB is usually very good about putting together the pieces of what happened in an accident and identifying shortcomings in pilot performance that contributed … Read More

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After The Accident: A Single Pilot Was Not Enough

The Cessna 500 Citation is a sophisticated eight-seat, twin-engine jet that under its original FAA certification required a crew of two, pilot and co-pilot. … Read More

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After the Accident: Deadstick Landing In The Dark

The NTSB recently released its report on an accident in which a 20-year veteran of the organization was among the victims. It was the Dec. … Read More

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By Peter Katz

Peter Katz

After The Accident: Fuel Exhaustion In Beech Baron 58

After the Accident: Vintage Cargo Hauler Ditches In The Atlantic

After The Accident: A Cirrus Mystery Crash Shrouded In Technology

Cessna 340A Crash On Approach In IMC

Cessna Caravan Departure Into Rising Terrain

An Unlikely Fuel Starvation Mishap

After The Accident: Two Cessna 210 Thunderstorm Accidents

NTSB’s Report Of Fiery Charleston Crash Seems To Omit Key Point: Why?

After The Accident: A Single Pilot Was Not Enough

After the Accident: Deadstick Landing In The Dark

The Happiest Pilot In The World Demonstrates A Soft-Field Takeoff

Mysteries Of Flight: Alien Abduction Or Pilot Error?

Missing Bonanza Mystery: How A Searcher Went Off Grid To Find It Nine Months Later

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