by General Aviation News Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | 20230309, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings. Read...
by Frederick Johnsen | Mar 27, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230309, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Of Wings & Things, Opinion, Pilots
There’s a reason the Hamilton Metalplane reminds you of a Ford Trimotor. The original Ford 3-AT Trimotor, as well as the Hamilton aircraft, were worked on by a young aircraft designer named James McDonnell — yes, that James McDonnell. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Mar 27, 2023 | 20230309, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition or detonation, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain. Read...
by Jim Roberts | Mar 26, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230309, Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, faa, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
While you may attend air shows regularly, you may be surprised at what goes on behind the scenes before and during the show to ensure everyone involved — from spectators to performers to the neighboring community — are safe. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Mar 24, 2023 | 20230309, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Mar 22, 2023 | 20230309, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Read...