Open canopy begins chain of events that leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Baby it’s cold outside
Colton Kinney submitted the following photo and note: “Pre-flight warm up.Burt Ackerman and his 1946 Super Cruiser at Winsted Airport in Minnesota.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for […]
A logbook success
Whether you use paper and pen or a keyboard to log your flights, do you go above and beyond to document the details? Why? Why not?
Second flight in homebuilt plane ends in stall
Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive application of aft stick during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the airplane.
Picture of the Day: A circular rainbow
Matthew McCoy submitted the following photo and note: “Float flying near the Columbia River.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the […]