If you ask me about a story I wrote, I may have a deer-in-the-headlights moment as I try to recall that particular piece. That’s what happens when you write for a living. However, as we turn final on 2023, there are some stories that I recall vividly from this past year—some make me sad, some make me a little angry, and others make me—and others—smile.
We start with the sad, as I wrote several stories about aircraft accidents this year. Often, my airport children (pilots I have trained or mentored) reach out to me when something happens, but we wait to publish anything on these until the NTSB releases its preliminary report. I often interview witnesses, but there will be no speculation. This is a rule.
