Open cowl, bad landing

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: Cessna 170. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Anchorage, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Witnesses reported that shortly after the airplane took off, the right engine access cowling opened. The airplane began a steep left turn back to the airport. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 23rd, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.