by Frederick Johnsen | Oct 16, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221006, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Warbirds
Thousands of war surplus aircraft were scrapped after World War II, many salvaged for their engines, parts, and aluminum. By removing aged warplanes from the scene entirely, the aircraft industry and the military did not have to contend with some in Congress who might...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 14, 2022 | 20221006, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain. Read...
by Janice Wood | Oct 13, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221006, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Medical, Pilots
Investing in your health ensures you can continue flying, but it also pays other dividends, such as lower insurance premiums and a longer, pain-free life. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | 20221006, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his inadvertent departure with the tow bar connected to the nose wheel, and the low approach while returning to the airport, which allowed the tow bar to contact trees. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 10, 2022 | 20221006, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 7, 2022 | 20221006, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane. Read...
