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NTSB Prelim On SR22 Icing Fatality Released

The Details Of A Tragic Pilot-Error Accident Unfold

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. On February 6, 2005, about 1820 Pacific standard time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR22 G2, N286CD, impacted mountainous terrain after encountering icing conditions near Norden, California.

Flooding Destroys Santa Paula Airport

Floodwaters Eat Away Runway

California's Santa Paula Airport is closed and may remain so for sometime, after floodwaters washed away a 155-foot long section of the runway.

Northwest Aviation Conference Kicks Off This Weekend

AOPA President Boyer To Give Keynote Address

AOPA President Phil Boyer will deliver a keynote address at this year's Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show -- the first big event of the flying season for pilots in the Pacific Northwest.

Conklin & De Decker Releases 2005 State Tax Guide For GA

Which States Charge What Fees For GA Flying?

Conklin & de Decker has released the 2005 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. This guide covers taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in the fifty United States.

Sliding Seat Kills Vertically Challenged Pilot

Investigation Finds Seat Slides Back, Pilot Loses Control On Go-Around

An Australian coroner Wedneday released findings that concur with an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report blaming an illegally-modified sliding seat for the death of a student pilot.