11.03.2010 2:00

Crosswind, rock contribute to accident

This March 2008 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Maule M-4. Injuries: None. Location: Jerome, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student pilot were departing runway 26 on an instructional flight [...]