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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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 …
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 …
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 "Cessna Caravan Departure Into Rising Terrain"
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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 "An Unlikely Fuel Starvation Mishap"
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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 "After The Accident: Two Cessna 210 Thunderstorm Accidents"
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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 "NTSB’s Report Of Fiery Charleston Crash Seems To Omit Key Point: Why?"
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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 "After The Accident: A Single Pilot Was Not Enough"
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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 "After the Accident: Deadstick Landing In The Dark"
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