by General Aviation News Staff | Nov 3, 2021 | 20211118, Aviation News, Briefings, faa, flying, General Aviation, News, NTSB, Pilots
The new rule would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Nov 2, 2021 | 20211104, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 29, 2021 | 20211007, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, and a subsequent nose-over. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 27, 2021 | 20211104, aviation accidents, Aviation News, Aviation Safety Reporting System, General Aviation, News, NTSB
Our readers aren’t shy about sharing their viewpoints, but when it come to the NTSB Accident Reports they are more than willing to offer the tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way to avoid a similar mistake. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 27, 2021 | 20211007, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
An in-flight collision with a bird. Read More
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 25, 2021 | 20211007, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight assessment of the field for takeoff. Read...
