Search Results for: Cessna 172

Cubcrafters CC18-180 Top Cub Cracked/Broken Exhaust Risers During annual inspection, found muffler end where riser attaches to be broken/cracked. Further examination found riser cracked (very tight) at weld joint. Part total time: 100.0 hours Cessna 152 Hole In Tailpipe During morning servicing of aircraft before being removed from the hangar, the technician noticed discoloration on […]

July 1, 2023, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Berkut 540 Experimental At about 0853 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it was force-landed on a road after engine failure. The solo pilot was not injured. During initial climb, at around 3400 feet msl, the pilot realized the engine had lost partial power. Fuel pressure, fuel […]

Anyone familiar with accident investigation likely has heard the phrase “chain of events.” It refers to any number of factors contributing to the accident or its severity. Of course, the vast majority of accidents result from one or more mistakes made by a human, generally referred to as pilot error. Mechanical causes pose much less […]

Has this ever happened to you? You’re in the traffic pattern and trending high on final. The throttle is at idle and the airplane is fully configured to land. Initially there may be a temptation to push the nose down, but the extra airspeed will probably lead to significant float. Staying on the current approach […]

Airports and their runways come in all shapes and sizes, from turf strips lacking any real markings, but with trees at both ends, to massive, busy, complicated affairs like ATL, DFW, JFK or ORD. And pilots are expected to understand and comply with all procedures for operating at them, including taxiways and hotspots, runway intersections, […]

Unlike many vintage taildraggers, this Citabria is designed to handle aerobatics.

Almost 10 years since Beechcraft and Cessna joined under the Textron Aviation umbrella, the two sides of town are beginning to blend.

If you encounter FOD, there is a good chance you will not be flying that day.

A new business venture in Tennessee allows pilots to land, load up in an RV, and crack open a cold beer at the lake in 15 minutes.

A lot happens quickly in this variation on a normal landing.