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Expert Accident Analysis
These workshops examine some of the leading causes of serious or fatal aircraft accidents. All of them could have been easily avoided and the focus here is on lessons learned and prevention.
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Accident Analysis: Beech C24 -- Thunderstorm
Bob Martens
Why would any pilot fly into a level 5 thunderstorm? Clearly, a tragic outcome is inevitable in this scenario. When we look at accidents like this, our immediate reaction is "I would never do that!" The pilot in this accident would probably have had the same reaction, but unfortunately situations can arise and even the most experienced pilots can make fatal errors in judgment. Bob Martens takes you through the sequence of events that lead to this accident. . . . continue
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Accident Analysis: Mooney Loss of Control on Approach
Bob Martens
This is a chilling story with a tragic ending. The accident involved the pilot of a Mooney who died after loosing control of his aircraft while executing a missed approach at night, in adverse weather. The aircraft actually struck trees during an initial approach attempt, but amazingly the flight continued. Unfortunately, things only got worse from there. . . . continue
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Accident Analysis: PA28 - VFR into IMC
Bob Martens
VFR into IMC is one of the deadliest accident scenarios in general aviation...why would any pilot put themself into this situation? This workshop analyzes an accident chain and offers some clues on why these types of accidents continue to occur. . . . continue
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Accident Analysis: J3 Cub Engine Failure on Takeoff
Bob Martens
This accident illustrates several of the key points that were discussed in the "In-Flight Emergencies: Surviving Engine Failure" workshop. The pilot was very experienced, however this accident could have easily been prevented as you will see. The scenario that unfolded reinforces the importance of conducting a thorough preflight inspection and passenger briefing before every flight. . . . continue
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Accident Analysis: Cherokee Six - CFIT
Bob Martens
This accident scenario involved the pilot of a Cherokee six who was killed along with 3 family members in a "controlled flight into terrain" accident. He was flying home to New Hampshire with his family after a vacation in Florida. Bob Martens will examine the chain of events that led to this accident and how external pressures may have affected this pilot's decision making. . . . continue
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Accident Analysis: Malibu Go-Around
Bob Martens
Bob Martens examines an accident involving a 1,660 hour IFR pilot flying a Piper Malibu who was fatally injured while performing a go-around. There are many lessons to be taken from this simple scenario. . . . continue
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Cory Lidle, NYC Accident - Teleseminar Recording
Doug Stewart
Doug Stewart is widely considered the foremost expert on flying the New York City VFR Corridor. In this teleseminar, Doug and Bob Martens examine the challenges pilots face when flying in the NYC VFR corridor and how they contributed to the Cory Lidle accident. They also discuss the many lessons learned and how we can apply them to our every day flying. . . . continue
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