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NTSB Finds Cause of Mooney Structural Failure Crash • Three died in the 2021 loss-of-control accident, which was captured on a resident’s doorbell cam.
King Air Crashes After Takeoff from Little Rock: All Five Aboard Die • The big twin had just departed into bad weather, but the cause of the crash is unknown.
Another Navion Survival Story: Arizona Midair Leaves Aviation World Stunned • While flying a practice formation flight, two aircraft collided. Somehow, it didn’t end in tragedy.
Blockbuster Reno News: 2023 Will Be the Last Races There • The announcement was made as folks are preparing for the event. Details are concerning.
Dave Rathbun, Engineer Behind Cirrus Aircraft Designs, Killed in Crash of SR22 • A crucial player in the establishment of Cirrus’ SR and SF model lines, Rathbun was flying a non-company Cirrus.
ACCIDENT BRIEFS
CROSSWORD • WINGED WONDERS
GEAR
Champion 402 Lancer • The little low-cost multi-engine trainer that couldn’t.
THE MISTAKE STACKUP • How a series of seemingly small mistakes added up to a bad day.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE SUN FUN • Snapshots from an exciting Sun ’n Fun 2023
NIGHT ARRIVALS • Making nighttime operations safe and consistent requires a blending of skill, art and practice.
YOUR FLYING WORLD 2022 Photo Contest Winners • This year’s entries were eye-popping!
MANAGE RISK Like the Jet Jocks • There are lessons to be learned from how pro pilots approach safety.
WORD SEARCH • CONTROLLED WORDSPACE
Night Ocean • The loss of a discernible horizon proves deadly.
Weekday Warriors • We don’t get a lot of fanfare, but we get a lot done.
Terlingua Ranch Reflections • Winging it in Big Bend, Texas.
Gregory “Pappy” Boyington • The leader of the famous Black Sheep Squadron, the man led many lives.