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Startling Pix Shows Last Seconds of C421 Accident

A security camera captured the last few seconds of an uncontrolled descent by a stricken Cessna 421 that resulted in the loss of four persons aboard. The attached screen grab shows the aircraft in a near vertical decent with no hope of recovery when it impacted a construction site with catastrophic result. The aircraft was on an IFR flight plan and was attempting to land at Palwaukee when the accident occurred.

NM TFR: 02.02.06-02.03.06

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/1265 Issue Date : February 01, 2006 at 18:44 UTC Location : Albuquerque, New Mexico Beginning Date and Time : February 02, 2006 at 21:55 UTC Ending Date and Time : February 03, 2006 at 17:50 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type : VIP Replaced NOTAM(s) : N/A

MN TFR: 02.02.06

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/1200 Issue Date : January 31, 2006 at 19:17 UTC Location : Minneapolis, Minnesota Beginning Date and Time : February 02, 2006 at 16:05 UTC Ending Date and Time : February 02, 2006 at 20:25 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type : VIP Replaced NOTAM

Extra Aircraft Celebrates Milestone

... AND Predicts a Record Year

2006 marks a significant milestone in the history of Extra Aircraft as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in aviation manufacturing and the potential for a record-breaking production schedule.

Upgraded: AEA Appoints Drape New Director of Communications

Also Becomes New Managing Editor for Avionics News

AEA President Paula Derks has announced the appointment of a new director of communications for AEA and managing editor of Avionics News, effective Jan. 26. Trisha Drape joins the AEA staff in Independence, Mo., in the communications role and will work with Avionics News Editor Rachel Ronan and Derks, publisher, on the monthly magazine.

All Weather Model 8339 Laser Ceilometer Receives CE Certification

All Weather, Inc., has received CE certification for the Model 8339 Laser Ceilometer. The Model 8339 is the only ceilometer on the market that is able to simultaneously detect and measure up to four layers of clouds at heights up to 30,000 feet (9 km).