The pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
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Picture of the Day: Everything is better on the water
Brian King submitted this photo and note: “First flight with my lovely wife Katrina in our new SeaRey. We met at this beach on Lake Erie 35 years ago. Unlimited adventure with both. Everything is better on the water!”
How the search for unleaded avgas is like two elephants mating
Whenever a new problem or crisis arises in general aviation, it reminds me of two elephants mating. The first step is total panic, followed by complete chaos with trees uprooted, huge dust storms, and everything flying everywhere. And when the dust finally settles, nothing happens for years.
New video analyzes fatal LSA crash at KSMO
The new video provides an early analysis of the crash of a PiperSport at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) that killed a CFI and student pilot.
New scholarship for teachers launches
Five scholarships will be awarded to teachers who are using the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s Discovering Flight curriculum.
New tool helps streamline AD inspection
New from Point-man Aeronautics is the TOMKEY, a 7-in-1 measurement tool company officials describe as a “GO-NO GO gauge that does all of the measurements required in AD2011-10-09.”
Pilot hits tree after landing at night on unlit grass airstrip
The pilot’s decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.
Picture of the Day: Four generations
Kayla Swinyer submitted this photo and note: “This was my first flight as a private pilot. It may always be one of the most memorable flights since I was blessed to take along four generations of my family: My grandfather Chuck Swinyer (96), my father Mickey Swinyer (65), my son Jackson (10), and myself Kayla Swinyer (35). We were in Pickens, S.C. (KLQK) flying a Piper Warrior II.”
An interesting way to respond to a noise complaint
When a resident complained about noise at California’s Tracy Municipal Airport, they probably didn’t think it would result in an aerobatic competition.