172 Takes Off From Oshkosh Taxiway In Wrong Direction
Pilot had also had trouble landing earlier in the week.
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Overloaded Aircraft Carrying Moose Meat Caused Fatal 2023 Crash, NTSB Finds
The aircraft was 117 pounds overweight, the NTSB found.
FAA Delays Secondary Cockpit Barrier Mandate
The FAA has delayed a rule requiring secondary cockpit barriers on new U.S. passenger planes, originally set to take effect in August.
Nearly 50 Presumed Dead In Russia Plane Crash
An Antonov An-24 crashed in Russia’s far east, killing all 46 on board.
MOSAIC Expands Sport Pilot Privileges, LSA Criteria
The long-awaited rule was greeted with optimism by most in the industry.
Teen Killed When Floatplane Flips Onto Dock
Boy was standing on a dock when the plane flipped on top of him.
AOPA Sweepstakes Plane Sidelined In Runway Excursion
Aviat Husky damaged in runway incident in Ohio.
Regional Pilot Debriefs Passengers After Avoiding ‘Converging’ B-52
Pilot made ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid the nuclear bomber.
