Solo flight, crosswind bad combo

This July 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Rutherford, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student pilot flew a short cross-country flight. At the destination airport, the student did five landings, then the flight instructor exited the aircraft so the student could practice solo touch-and-go landings. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.

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