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How to conquer fear when an engine fails
In an emergency situation you either cut off thinking so you can act or you cut off fear so you...
Read More More delays in search for unleaded avgas for general aviation
Finding an unleaded avgas has proved more challenging than...
Read More Australia’s Matt Hall wins latest Red Bull Air Race
Australian pilot Matt Hall blew the Red Bull Air Race World Championship open with a win at the...
Read More Twin Tigers take top air show award
The team flies twin Yak-55s.
Read More CFIT fatal for four
Probable cause: The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be...
Read More Picture of the Day: Power Off 180
JT LaGrange submitted the following photo and note: “Performing a power off 180 during...
Read More Building the next generation, one kid at a time
By Ted Luebbers Long before the current shortages of pilots, mechanics, and other related...
Read More Video: P-51 Mustang vs. Yakovlev Yak-3
A recently posted video to YouTube compares a P-51 Mustang and a Yak-3, which both performed at...
Read More 60,000 Young Eagles in virtual pilot school
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Officials with the Experimental Aircraft...
Read More Win cash at Oshkosh to help install ADS-B
The Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward...
Read More Wrong flap setting leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to set the wing flaps to the “takeoff”...
Read More Picture of the day: Dreams of flight
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, with a note: “Sullivan, 10, dreams of flying the...
Read More Hanging up her wings
Would you know when it’s time to stop flying?
Read More 2-place SubSonex jet in development
Officials estimate the 2-place jet can be built for less than...
Read More Red Bull air racers take discovery flight
Red Bull Air Race pilots take discovery flights over the latest stop in the...
Read More 2020 FAR AIM series now shipping
The publications come with a free update service of any...
Read More Taxi test ends in ground loop
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during...
Read More Picture of the Day: Shiba gets his wings
Matthew Friedman submitted the following photo and note: ‘Took my Shiba ‘Stitch’...
Read More The new Flight Design family
What’s new in Flight Design’s F2 line of aircraft?...
Read More More power for the XCub
XCub has gained a 17% increase in thrust with the new powerplant, while empty weight has only...
Read More Researcher seeks pilot input on sharing airspace with drones
A researcher seeks pilot input on flying the same airspace as...
Read More Text messaging added to AirVenture arrival procedure
Text OSHArrival to 64600 to get the latest updates on arrivals to the big...
Read More Takeoff roll ends badly in unfamiliar plane
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff...
Read More Picture of the Day: Morning bliss and blossoms
Sparky Barnes Sargent submitted the following photo and note: “A much-beloved 1948 Piper...
Read More Adversity for all and to all a good fight
May you find plenty of adversity in your life.
Read More Don’t let your ADS-B rebate expire
If ADS-B isn’t installed within 90 days, you lose your...
Read More Garmin expands availability of retrofit G1000 NXi to Cessnas and Bonanzas
Orders are being taken now, with deliveries set to begin in...
Read More NAA establishes trophy in honor of late FlightSafety CEO
The new trophy will be awarded to individuals who made significant contributions to aviation, as...
Read More Uncertificated pilot crashes
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which...
Read More Picture of the Day: From fixed-wing to rotor
Robert Hirschfield submitted the following photo and note: “With more than 3,000 fixed wing...
Read More The one and only Paris Air Show
A first-time visit to the Paris Air Show.
Read More Cadet Wings an exciting opportunity for CAP cadets
For the “aviation-crazy” young person who has “drive and discipline,” the...
Read More New FAA regulations require towers under 200′ to be marked
From 2008 to 2018, there were 40 tower-related accidents and incidents resulting in 36...
Read More tailBeacon gets FAA approval
An STC program has already begun, company officials...
Read More Unregistered plane, lapsed pilot a bad combination
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane without recent flight...
Read More Picture of the day: A well-deserved rest
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a quick note: “After a full day of rides, the 1929...
Read More Chino comes alive with warbirds
The Chino air show is waves of warbirds flying loud and low circuits around the...
Read More First Airport Appreciation Day in 16 years
Organizers estimate the crowd at 2,500 visitors and close to 35...
Read More Video: Return of the warriors
A new video captures the arrival of several warbirds.
Read More Aspen’s Evolution MAX PFD and MFD STC’d
The PFDs and MFDs are approved for more than 600 aircraft...
Read More Formation flight ends badly
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while...
Read More Picture of the Day: Flagship Anthem
Jim Roberts submitted the following photo and note: “The DC-3 “Flagship Detroit”...
Read More The evolutionary Demon
The Demon’s primary mission: Destruction of enemy...
Read More Powered parachutes at Y50
The Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association held its 18th Fly Out at Wautoma Municipal...
Read More Video: Star Spangled Salute
Less than a minute, the video captures the excitement of the demo...
Read More Applications open for Women in Aviation scholarships
More than $12 million in scholarships have been...
Read More Stinson hits corn stalks after forced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with...
Read More Picture of the Day: On final
Paul Anton submitted the following photo and note: “Landing at my home base, Indian Hills...
Read More Expect the unexpected. You won’t be disappointed
You’re a human being operating a machine. If one doesn’t have an issue, the other...
Read More Earthrounder receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Ann Holtgren Pellegreno recreated Amelia Earhart’s flight in...
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The Borey Amphibian Flies In Canada
The Borey Amphibian Flies In Canada Truly an onward and upward moment for our sponsor AeroVolga in...
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New Swiss Waterbird From Mirko Bleuer
New Swiss Waterbird From Mirko Bleuer Mirko Bleuer went to visit the first Seaplane Meeting in...
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Happy Fourth Of July From Seaplane Magazine
Happy Fourth Of July From Seaplane Magazine We received this picture back in March in a batch...
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Sergey Araslanov’s Rathmines Mallard Video Report
Sergey Araslanov’s Rathmines Mallard Video Report Getting a seat in a Grumman Mallard was...
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The Equator P2 Xcursion Is Swimming Well
The Equator P2 Xcursion Is Swimming Well Tomas Brødreskift recently sent us pictures of the...
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NY Times Cranks Down On Taquan Air Crashes
NY Times Cranks Down On Taquan Air Crashes Opinion Editorial written by Jason J. Baker –...
Read More Loss of Control in Flight: Zenith 601 XL, N105JT; accident occurred October 22, 2018 near Freeman Field Airport (3JC), Junction City, Geary County, Kansas
Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Beech B36TC Bonanza, N6860W; accident occurred August 20, 2018 near La Porte Municipal Airport (T41), Harris County, Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Cessna 172L Skyhawk, N2893Q; fatal accident occurred August 16, 2018 near Rhome Meadows Airport (T76), Wise County, Texas
Curtis Scott Moore December 11th, 1954 – August 16th, 2018 ~ The National Transportation Safety...
Read More Runway Excursion: Aero Commander S-2R, N5521X; accident occurred August 15, 2018 at Rolling Hills Airport (3MN4), Westbrook, Cottonwood County, Minnesota
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Partial): Cessna 188 AgWagon, N5523S; accident occurred August 02, 2018 in Watkins, Minnesota
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Propeller Contact with Person: Cessna 182P Skylane, N1311S; fatal accident occurred July 26, 2018 at Cleveland Regional Jetport (KRZR), Bradley County, Tennessee
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Bell 47J-2A Ranger, N8568F; accident occurred July 15, 2018 near Franklin Flying Field Airport (3FK), Johnson County, Indiana
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Control in Flight: Kolb Twinstar II, N3135J; fatal accident occurred July 15, 2018 near La Porte Municipal Airport (T41), Harris County, Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Rockwell Commander 112TC, N4594W; accident occurred June 14, 2018 near Cheyenne Regional Airport (KCYS), Laramie County, Wyoming
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Fuel Starvation: Pipistrel Virus SW, N4JW; accident occurred December 28, 2017 in Paulding, Ohio
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Prop / Jet / Rotor – Blast / Suction: Cessna 414, N1652T; accident occurred September 28, 2017 at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC), Santa Clara County, California
Aviation Accident Factual Report – National Transportation Safety Board:...
Read More Turbulence Encounter: Cessna 172L Skyhawk, N7070Q; fatal accident occurred September 22, 2017 near Ernest A. Love Field Airport (KPRC), Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona
Spencer Allan Kihlstrom https://www.facebook.com Jeremiah Gene Linnertz The National...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, N786MD; accident occurred July 30, 2017 near Tahlequah Municipal Airport (KTQH), Cherokee County, Oklahoma
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Control in Flight: Robinson R44 II, N7535G; accident occurred July 26, 2017 at John Wayne-Orange County Airport (KSNA), Santa Ana, Orange County, California
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Fatal accident occurred July 09, 2019 near Monroe-Walton County Airport (D73), Georgia
Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board...
Read More Loss of Control in Flight: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle, N2655B; fatal accident occurred July 01, 2017 in Catawba, Wisconsin
The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Mooney M20R Ovation2, N20835; accident occurred May 09, 2017 near Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR), Horry County, South Carolina
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Midair Collision: Cessna 170B, N8082A and Grumman American AA-5B Tiger, N425AE; fatal accident occurred April 01, 2017 near Massey Ranch Airpark (X50), New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Gary Lee Somerton Anne Edmonson The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of...
Read More Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N2383C: Accident occurred March 29, 2017 at Atwell Airport (1NC2), Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident Additional...
Read More Landing Gear Collapse: Cessna 340A, N340DW, accident occurred March 02, 2017 at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), Broward County, Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Loss of Control on Ground: American Legend AL3 , N841ML, accident occurred January 17, 2017 at Pierson Municipal Airport (2J8), Volusia County, Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N517LA: Fatal accident occurred July 13, 2019 near West Houston Airport (KIWS), Harris County, Texas
BLH Visions LLC https://registry.faa.gov/N517LA Those who may have information that might be...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Partial): Arion Lightning, N59JL, accident occurred December 10, 2016 near Franklin Municipal-John Beverly Rose Airport (KFKN), Virginia
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More System / Component Malfunction / Failure (Non-Power): Bell OH-58C, N139RD, accident occurred November 01, 2016 in Cameron, Moore County, North Carolina
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Fuel Starvation: Beech C23 Sundowner, N9704L, accident occurred October 01, 2016 near Taylor Municipal Airport (T74), Williamson County, Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Fuel Exhaustion: Piper PA-24 Comanche, N5661R, accident occurred June 19, 2016 near Hobby Airport (KHOU), Houston, Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. Additional...
Read More Boeing CV2, N243XT: Accident occurred June 21, 2019 in Beeville, Bee County, Texas
Boeing Company https://registry.faa.gov/N243XT NTSB Identification: DCA19CA170 14 CFR Part 91:...
Read More ICON A5, N83BA: Accident occurred July 11, 2019 near Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), Wheeling, Illinois
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; DuPage, Illinois Pilot...
Read More American Ranger 1 AR1, N14968: Fatal accident occurred July 11, 2019 near Hawley Municipal Airport (04Y), Clay County, Minnesota
Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board...
Read More Piper PA-24-180 Comanche, N5840P: Fatal accident occurred July 11, 2019 near Ketchikan, Alaska
Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board...
Read More Piper PA-28-140, N6733F: Accident occurred July 10, 2019 at Saipan International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Honolulu, Hawaii Lost control...
Read More Cessna 182B, N2467G: Incident occurred July 11, 2019 at Lincoln Municipal Airport (0R2), Benton County, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Kansas City, Missouri Flared...
Read More Cessna 172L, N9803C: Incident occurred July 11, 2019 at Monmouth Executive Airport (KBLM), Farmingdale, New Jersey
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Teterboro, New Jersey Struck a...
Read More Cessna 180H, N91299: Accident occurred July 11, 2019 in Talkeetna, Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska Landed on...
Read More Beech G58 Baron, N324EA: Incident occurred July 11, 2019 at Heber Springs Municipal Airport (KHBZ), Cleburne County, Arkansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas Struck a...
Read More Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N757PU: Incident occurred July 10, 2019 at Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB), Petersburg, Virginia
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Richmond, Virginia Failed to...
Read More Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N599ND: Incident occurred July 11, 2019 at Richard Lloyd Jones Jr Airport (KRVS), Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Pilot...
Read More Cessna 421B Golden Eagle, N699JS: Incident occurred July 10, 2019 at Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN), Dale County, Alabama
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Birmingham, Alabama Nose gear...
Read More Diamond DA42 NG Twin Star, N426YP: Incident occurred July 10, 2019 at Statesboro Bulloch County Airport (KTBR), Georgia
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia Landed with...
Read More Cessna 421C, N421DE: Incident occurred July 11, 2019 at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (KMWC), Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin After...
Read More Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N677DM: Incident occurred July 11, 2019 at Martha’s Vineyard Airport (KMVY), Dukes County, Massachusetts
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts While on...
Read More Quad City Challenger II, N2543T: Incident occurred July 10, 2019 in Neelyville, Butler County, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; St. Louis, Missouri Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-34-200, N2930Y: Incident occurred July 10, 2019 at Willow Run Airport (KYIP), Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Eastern Michigan Right wing...
Read More Piper PA-24 Comanche, N5015P: Incident occurred July 09, 2019 at Ramona Airport (KRNM), San Diego County, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Diego, California Aircraft...
Read More Beechcraft 65 (U-8F) Queen Air, N62069: Accident occurred July 09, 2019 at Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY), Cheyenne County, Nebraska -and- Accident occurred February 22, 2019 near Colby Municipal Airport (KCBK), Thomas County, Kansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lincoln, Nebraska July 09,...
Read More Stinson 108-3 Voyager, N6642M: Incident occurred July 09, 2019 near Crater Lake – Klamath Regional Airport (KLMT), Oregon
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon Aircraft made...
Read More Luscombe 8E Silvaire, N2352K: Incident occurred July 02, 2019 at Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT), Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee Aircraft...
Read More Robinson R22 Beta, N334DC: Accident occurred July 08, 2019 in Sterling City, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas Rotorcraft...
Read More Cessna 560XLS Citation Excel, N614QS: Incident occurred July 09, 2019 at William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU), Houston, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas Aircraft...
Read More Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N53289: Incident occurred July 09, 2019 near Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH), Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Aircraft...
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