Too much airplane, not enough pilot

This September 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: Rock Hill, S.C. Location: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot intended to practice takeoffs and landings in the high performance airplane. At the time of the accident, he had accumulated about 390 hours, all in the Cirrus SR22. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on September 22nd, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.