Pilot mistakes taxiway for runway

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: None. Location: Hibbing, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: At the time of the accident, the taxiway was closed for painting. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on July 7th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.