This August 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: RV-6. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Orland, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor was conducting a biennial flight review with the commercial pilot. The CFI, who had logged 6,000 flight hours, held an ATP certificate, multi-engine, instrument, and seaplane ratings, as well as a CFI certificate for single and multiengine airplanes, and instrument airplanes. The pilot receiving instruction held a commercial pilot certificate and had an instrument rating. He had logged 1,175 hours, including 79 in make and model, three in the preceding 90 days, Continue Reading »

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