Pilot misses runway at night

These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Angwin, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to takeoff at night. He told investigators that he thought he had positioned the airplane for the night takeoff approximately 1/4-mile from the start of runway 34. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.