Accident Probes

This time of year, almost any forecast includes a chance for airframe ice. Heres why to pay attention.

Its tough enough to shoot an IFR approach without the proper equipment aboard.

Its an article of faith that major maintenance work isnt complete until a full test of all components and systems can be made. Heres why.

A VFR-only Bonanza pilot succumbs to peer pressure and launches into marginal conditions.

Add a late descent clearance to a request to expedite and the result is something Harry Callahan warned us about

As home beckons, commuting pilot slugs through storms and delays before finally meeting his match a half-hour from home

Skirting under the shelf of Denvers Class B and talking to ATC, a northbound Skyhawk climbs into the path of a southbound Cheyenne

On a clear night with a full moon, a visual descent to the airport turns into a splashdown on a poorly flown instrument approach

Skydiving trip meets unhappy end when pilot takes VFR trip into bad weather, with a scud-run planned to the airport

Long layoff from instrument flying turns experienced pilots skills to rust and brings the end in a graveyard