Accident Probes

It’s a long-term problem and, despite training and warnings, too many pilots still become its victim.

The first rule of aviation is to ‘fly the airplane,’ even in the face of distractions.

A doctor in a Bonanza makes up his own instrument approach procedures. What’s the worst that could happen? 

A monthly summary of recently published NTSB preliminary accident reports involving general aviation and air carrier aircraft.

Cheap, fast or good—pick two—probably isn’t the best way to find quality aircraft maintenance. 

Engine failure at night over mountainous terrain is one of the things that keeps us up late. Here’s why. 

Don’t depend on datalinked Nexrad imagery alone to fly through thunderstorm activity. Instead, stay visual.

Flying VFR into instrument conditions is the way most spatial disorientation accidents happen. Just say no.

An engine oil leak is the kind of thing we should look for and notice during a preflight inspection. 

Low-power/compression avgas engines must be leaned properly to prevent combustion byproduct buildups.