In my first column I promised unmitigated honesty, so let’s begin there. Since last writing, a buried detail from the accident has unearthed itself from my memory. The way I told it last month, once I recovered from the near stall-spin there was so little runway left, I simply had to put the airplane down even though the gear wasn’t extended. There might be a bit more to it than that.
Fear of Flying
Key Takeaways:
- The author provides a more honest account of their aircraft accident, admitting to a newly recovered memory of potentially braking during the gear-up landing and identifying the core mistake as underestimating performance loss due to wind during takeoff.
- After intense rumination and a period of fear, the author recommitted to flying, acquiring a new V-tail Bonanza (N1750W) with specialist help, and plans to transfer the custom interior from the wrecked aircraft.
- The transition to the new airplane is challenging due to its unique characteristics and the author's struggle with lingering post-accident fear, which they are committed to confronting through continued flying and honest self-reflection.
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