In these weather conditions I do not comprehend why the crew opted for the RNAV 20 with Circle-to-land for RWY 11.
(Circling Minimum for CAT C a/c is 7700 ft MDA)
Flying the straight-in RNAV 11 (7720 ft MDA) would have been fairly easy and straightforward without the extra workload of a...
„A non-instrument rated private pilot (issued five months ago) taking off in a 1953 PA-22-135 from a "private runway" into freezing fog at night?“
That is insane to say the least.
Waiting for the blood test...
It would have been helpful to leave the guy on the approach while he was already cleared to land.
Taking him off the approach because he was too slow initiated the (final stage of the) accident sequence.
@PaulS
I do not blame ATC. We do not know enough about the crash right now.
I just try to point out that the actions of ATC were not helpful for the distressed accident pilot.
I fully agree with your comments regarding our duties as pilots however we as pilots are doing mistakes. It is human...
TWR: “Centurion 9622T, turn right heading 270“ was not helpful for the accident pilot (especially after he got the landing clearance already) and very confusing on top of that since heading 270 would have required a left turn.
Obviously the tower controller intended to take him out of the...
I would go for a Vulcanair/Partenavia P68C.
Fixed gear, unpressurized, tough and reliable with low maintenance costs.
Also has a huge baggage compartment.
https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/list/category/9/piston-twin-aircraft/manufacturer/vulcanair-slash-partenavia