The 13th Annual Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium lands in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 2026, offering a full day of presentations and stories of aircraft recovery worldwide.
General Aviation
Poor Fuel Management Leads to Beech 23 Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.
Picture of the Day: Stillwater Landing
Amy Hoover submitted this photo and note: “American Champion Scout and Stinson 108 float planes with the sun setting over the Stillwater Landing Seaplane Base near Whitefish, Montana. The waterfront stage often features live music concerts.”
Birthing a Billings Bluebird
Montana’s Tim Talen has breathed life into the extinct Montana Bluebird, a diminutive two-place airplane that made its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.
New Voices Join Fight for KBKL
Cleveland business and civic leaders are joining aviation advocates to urge the City Council to keep Burke Lakefront Airport open. Highlighting its economic impact and role in regional connectivity, they are asking for a fair public hearing to protect the airport from a proposed closure by the mayor.
AeroSouth Spearheading Expansion of Air Racing in Southeast U.S.
Officials with AeroSouth Technology are leading a new initiative to expand competitive air racing in the Southeast U.S. By partnering with major racing associations like SCARA and SARL, they are paving the way for future race teams, beginning with a seminar at Moore County Airport on Aug. 15, 2026.
New Aircraft Compliance App Simplifies Aviation Maintenance Tracking
Debuting at EAA AirVenture 2026, the new Aircraft Compliance app aims to simplify general aviation maintenance tracking. By organizing logbooks, ADs, and inspections into one plain-language dashboard, it helps pilots instantly verify aircraft readiness and track true costs per hour.
Improper Stabilator Trim Maintenance Causes Piper Seneca Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the stabilator trim position, which resulted in a porpoised landing. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the stabilator trim shaft.
Pictures of the Day: Antique Meets Modern at Oshkosh
Richard Neville sent in these photos taken at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, showcasing some of the best of the show.