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 Malibu. Injuries: None. Location: Westley, Calif. Aircraft damage: .Substantial What reportedly happened: The pilots encountered smoke in the cockpit originating from the area of the copilot's rudder pedals. The pilots performed the emergency procedures for an electrical fire, which included shutting down the electrical systems. Continue Reading »
===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.
