Don't bend the rules

[LettersFromFlyoverCountry]

The NTSB today is out with a report on an experimental (non RV) crash last year. The pilot had stability problems, chose an inappropriate runway at a fly-in, wasn't current for carrying passengers, and apparently hadn't had a BFR in five years.

It's a sobering reminder to us that when we cut corners, we endanger ourselves and others.

This seems to be a particular problem among older pilots.

I really appreciate that the NTSB puts these reports out there so that we can learn from the mistakes of others.

 

[RV10inOz]

Indeed Bob.

I wish our ATSB was as diligent.

Aviation is a very safe method of transport, but like sailing, very unforgiving of the foolish.

 

[BobTurner]

He also had not bothered with condition inspections for many years. And took off over gross. But the final nail was EGO. Several pilots, including a cfi, noted his difficulty enroute and offered some refresher training; pilot declined.

 

[erikpmort]

It hurts us all when people break the rules. I love that flying is not over policed and regulated. I have yet to be ramp checked. But when people ignore- more rules are made, and more conveniences lost

 

[jrs14855]

accidents

When control of an airplane is lost due to stall/spin more than a few feet above the ground it is almost always fatal and almost always pilot error.

For an example of how to survive a really ugly situation look up the accident report for 5/28/98. Cessna 414, North Platte NE, three on board, minor injuries. I worked with the pilot about two years after the accident. Most pilots, regardless of experience level, do not survive this type of accident because they lose control.
Moral: just like Bob Hoover, fly the airplane into the ground above stall and wings level.

 

[Sig600]

He didn't bend the rules, he broke them.

Most of the rules and regulations we have, are written in blood.