Accident Briefs: October 2017
ICON A5
2 Fatal
Lake Berryessa, California
The commercial pilot departed in the light sport, amphibious airplane during daytime visual …
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ICON A5
2 Fatal
Lake Berryessa, California
The commercial pilot departed in the light sport, amphibious airplane during daytime visual …
Much ink has been, and continues to be, expended on the subject of transitioning from visual meteorological conditions (VMC) to …
We’ve all seen that “annoying” ramp kid who wants to do nothing but talk about your airplane. Even if …
On an introductory flight, the gray-haired man who would eventually become my CFI, Paul, coached me through gentle turns …
Nobody really wants to think about what happens when their plane goes down, but, as pilots, it’s our job …
Cessna 182 Skylane
2 Minor, 1 Uninjured
Blue Earth, Minnesota
The pilot reported that, while approaching the destination airport in …
It was a chilly, spring morningin Barcelona. There had been some light rain the night before, and although the sun …
I’m paranoid about emergencies on IFR departures. Maybe it’s because I’ve had four attitude indicator (AI) failures …
Anyone who has ever piloted an aircraft appreciates Virgin Atlantic’s catchy slogan of the early 2000s: You Never Forget …
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
1 Fatal
Jay, Oklahoma
The private pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight. Fuel records indicated …
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