by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 13, 2021 | 20210812, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the seat before takeoff, which resulted in it sliding back during takeoff and rendering him unable to reach the rudder pedals and throttle lever, a subsequent runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with a berm. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 11, 2021 | 20210812, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over. Read...
by Frederick Johnsen | Aug 9, 2021 | 20210812, Aviation News, General Aviation, Of Wings & Things, Opinion
Jerry Vultee’s all-metal single-engine V-1 of 1933 foretold the future, but federal restrictions killed its chance as an airliner and just 27 were built. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 9, 2021 | 20210812, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop. Read...
by Tom Snow | Aug 8, 2021 | 20210812, Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Feature, General Aviation
Reporter Tom Snow shares some highlights from his reporter’s notebook from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 6, 2021 | 20210812, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion onto rough terrain. Read...
