Content Archive: September 2006

Accidents

Final Report: Low-level maneuvering proved too low

Cessna 208B Caravan, Unalakleet, Alaska, Oct.

Avfuel is now offering customers an online means of fuel payment via the Internet

In addition to payment at the point of purchase and by arrangement over the phone before departure of the flight, customers can now provide payment online
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: May 2006

— Congress returned from a 10-day break over St.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cowling flies off Falcon

Dassault Falcon 2000, Stilesville, Ind., April 14, 2006–The Falcon 2000, N722JB, was at FL250 when the left engine cowling separated from the engine and hi

Pre-Owned Update: Before summer slowdown, pre-owned market experiences brisk business

Last month continued the trend toward supply rebalancing as the rate of used aircraft placed on the market outpaced those that were sold.
Accidents

Factual Report: S-76 tail rotor hits fence

Sikorsky S-76B, New York, N.Y., Oct.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: King Air cockpit fire remains a mystery

Raytheon Beech King Air 90, Raleigh, N.C., April 27, 2006–The pilot of King Air N90CH reported a fire in the cockpit and diverted to Raleigh.

Final Flights: May 2006

Pierre Clostermann, French World War II ace, aviation executive, author and politician, died on March 22 in France.
Accidents

Factual Report: Caravan loses power, lands on road

Cessna 208 Caravan, Round Rock, Texas, Oct.
Accidents

Final Report: Oil rig helo ran out of fuel

Bell 206B JetRanger, Gulf of Mexico, Aug.