NTSB‘s Report Of Fiery Charleston Crash Seems To Omit Key Point: Why?
Was the landing mishap that claimed the lives of both pilots of a Shorts cargo hauler bound to happen?
After The Accident
Ask any pilot, safety is top priority when it comes to flying. General aviation accident prevention is the focus of our NTSB Debriefer. Learn keys to being a safe pilot with the articles below.
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After The Accident: A Single Pilot Was Not Enough
The pilot of the Citation 500 twinjet struggled with clearances and airplane control. The NTSB’s investigation revealed why.
After the Accident: Deadstick Landing In The Dark
The pilot of a Cessna Centurion needed to find that one runway, out there somewhere.
Flying At Night, Over Mountains
Why wishful thinking and flying in the high country don’t mix.
When Flight Instruction Turns Deadly
A pilot voiced concerns over his CFI’s methods. Concern wasn’t enough.
Cessna 310 Crash: Readiness And Competency
The NTSB found no evidence that the 83-year-old pilot was impaired, but it’s hard to draw any other conclusion.
Learjet Stall On Short Final To Teterboro
Inadequately prepared and briefed for the approach, the crew of a Learjet 35A crashed on approach to Teterboro.
An Overconfident VFR Pilot Takes Off In Instrument Conditions
Feeling confident about yourself is an important part of piloting. After all, no one wants to fly with a nervous Nellie at the controls, and “no one” can be extended to include the person doing the flying. That appears to be where the pilot of a Beech A36TC got into trouble, according to the NTSB’s […]
Homebrewed Loss of Control
A non-instrument rated pilot in extreme mountainous terrain did about as well as you’d expect.
After the Accident: A Titanic Tragedy
The NTSB report on famed composer James Horner’s fatal crash.
