After The Accident: Fuel Exhaustion In Beech Baron 58
The accident shows that when it comes to running out of fuel, one error can compound upon another.
The accident shows that when it comes to running out of fuel, one error can compound upon another.
The cargo-converted Convair twin showed signs of a problem before both engines quit. The NTSB wanted to know why the captain, who perished, continued the flight.
The fatal loss of control of a Cirrus SR20 in areas of thunderstorms underscores the need for human management of safety features.
The NTSB often cites pilot error as the cause of a mishap. In this case, it’s a hard conclusion to argue.
A handful of strange possibilities for the tragic accident gave way to a soberingly simple explanation.
Investigators found the item that caused the daul-fatal crash of a Mooney flown by an experienced pilot and carrying a well-known NASCAR driver. Where that rogue item came from remains a mystery.
More than a decade apart, two pilots, one, an aviation legend and the other a newbie, suffered identical fates when they wandered into severe weather.
Understanding the signs of hypoxia may just get you out of trouble
Was the landing mishap that claimed the lives of both pilots of a Shorts cargo hauler bound to happen?
The pilot of the Citation 500 twinjet struggled with clearances and airplane control. The NTSB’s investigation revealed why.