Poor approach, poor landing

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: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Winder, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was to fulfill an insurance company requirement for the pilot/owner of the aircraft, who was accompanied by a CFI. The first maneuver was a simulated forced landing to runway 5. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on July 12th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.