This June 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 140. Injuries: None. Location: St. Louis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident occurred during the second flight after the airplane had undergone maintenance on the left flap assembly. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot heard a loud bang, followed by repeated banging from behind his position. Continue Reading »
===> Posted on June 5th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
