by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 13, 2022 | #Aircraft, ASRS Reports, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
In his first emergency situation as a pilot, several thoughts went through his head: 1. This is really happening. 2. I can make the airport, I am going to be ok, the engine is still running, do not panic. 3. Is there something wrong with the fuel I just put in the...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 8, 2022 | #Aircraft, ASRS Reports, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
My CFI froze in a priority situation while I was flying under goggles at night. I cannot think of a scenario where this is acceptable. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 6, 2022 | #Aircraft, ASRS Reports, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
On climb out, a loud tapping was heard and suspected to come from the front of the Sundowner 23. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 30, 2022 | #Aircraft, ASRS Reports, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
On takeoff I recognized the stall warning horn and an abnormal pitch up after rotation. I immediately provided full forward pressure on the stick and received no response. I proceeded to reduce power and add full forward trim, which lowered the nose of the aircraft....
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 25, 2022 | #Aircraft, ASRS Reports, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
I declared “my controls” and my student froze on the controls and failed to follow procedure. By the time I was able to get him to respond, the aircraft was past the taxiway edge, and the right main gear struck the light. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 23, 2022 | #Aircraft, ASRS Reports, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
When the AP would not disengage I pushed the disengage button on the yoke. When that didn’t work, I pulled the circuit breaker to the autopilot. That didn’t work either, the servos refused to release. Read...
