Probable Cause #66: If I Had A Hammer »
Not all airplanes are created equal. You need to think about whether yours is appropriate for the mission. More
Probable Cause #65: Bad Conditions, Poor Planning »
It's hard to imagine an instrument-rated pilot flying into a Midwestern winter without checking the destination weather. More
Probable Cause #64: Healthy Respect »
Although you might not tell the FAA about it, are you absolutely certain you're healthy enough for this flight? More
Probable Cause #63: Stick To The Procedure »
Instrument currency is more than simply controlling the aircraft in the clouds. Currency also means making the right decisions when weather goes sour. More
Probable Cause #62: Lucky, Or Good? »
You might be good enough to bend rules, but it could just be luck. What happens when the luck runs out? More
Probable Cause #61: Illegal IFR Flight »
The time and effort spent earning an instrument rating offers a pilot more than just added flexibility. It could save your life. More
Probable Cause #60: Proficient Currency »
You might be current under the FARs, but are you proficient? More
Probable Cause #59: Failure To Identify »
An engine failure in the clouds becomes even more challenging if the pilot misdiagnoses the problem. More
Probable Cause #58: Known Deficiencies »
Pilots sometimes decide to live with some chronic mechanical problems. This time, it wasn't a good idea. More
Probable Cause #57: Out Of Control »
Was a sudden physical or mechanical problem -- or some of both -- what led to this King Air pilot losing control of the aircraft? More
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