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Accident Brief: Cessna 172 Skyhawk Crash in Yakima, Washington
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Yakima, Washington/2 Minor
The pilot reported that he chose to conduct a low approach over the …
Yakima, Washington/2 Minor
The pilot reported that he chose to conduct a low approach over the …
Accident Brief: Piper PA36 Pawnee Accident In Idaho
Piper PA36 Pawnee
Bancroft, Idaho/Injuries: 1 Minor
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he stalled the …
Bancroft, Idaho/Injuries: 1 Minor
The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he stalled the …
Words Aloft: Christmas In The Caribbean
The holidays for a junior pilot are a mixed bag, but if you plan ahead, you can celebrate in style …
Breaking News: Santa Gets Caught in Power Lines
The jolly fellow was reportedly unhurt. Phew! Details here …
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 …
Plane Facts: Bush Planes
Claimed first bush flying: Canada 1919, Curtiss HS-2L flying boats at Lac-a-la-Tortue, Quebec
Early popular bush …
Early popular bush …
Accident Brief: Cessna 172 Skyhawk Crash In California
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Pescadero, California/Injuries: 1 Fatal
Radar data indicated that the pilot departed around dusk and proceeded over …
Pescadero, California/Injuries: 1 Fatal
Radar data indicated that the pilot departed around dusk and proceeded over …
Photo Of The Week: General Chuck Yeager At 89
Our pick for the week of Friday, December 11, 2020 …
Mysteries Of Flight: Why Were Tomahawks Crashing?
Why was the Piper Tomahawk suffering so many loss-of-control crashes? After an FAA/NTSB investigation and recertification, you …
Accident Brief: Let L 23 Super Blanik Crash In Wyoming
Let L 23 Super Blanik
Moose, Wyoming/Injuries: 2 Fatal
The pilot and one passenger departed on a sightseeing tour …
Moose, Wyoming/Injuries: 2 Fatal
The pilot and one passenger departed on a sightseeing tour …