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  1. edo2000

    Supercub down near Homer, AK

    1 fatality, 1 critically injured. Not much information as yet. https://localfirstmediagroup.com/investigation-ongoing-into-fatal-plane-crash-in-anchor-point/
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    Airbus 320 loses large piece of elevator

    Democratic Republic of the Congo - Airbus A320 loses large piece of its left elevator shortly after takeoff. Crew elects to continue to destination...? Over 500 NM. Flight was completed successfully. https://simpleflying.com/caa-airbus-a320-lose-elevator-part-departure/
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    Midair near Soldotna, AK

    Beaver on floats from a local flying service and a small Piper. 7 total passengers. 6 fatalities so far. I have met the pilot of the Aztec. He was a local contractor and politician. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2020/07/31/planes-collide-in-midair-near-soldotna-ntsb-says/
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    Midair with fatality - Alaska

    At least one fatality. West of Anchorage near mouth of the Susitna River. C206 and C175. The 206 went down in the river. The 175 made it back to Lake Hood strip in Anchorage and landed with one gear leg missing...
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    Illegal flight gift?

    Interesting news article. Also involves the future of Santa Monica airport. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-santa-monica-pilot-wanted-to-save-the-citys-airport-so-he-gave-the-mayor-a-free-flight/ar-BBJzc6P?li=AA4ZnC&ocid=spartandhp
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    757 vs bird

    Must have been a big bird. Serious damage but they landed OK. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2017/10/28/thunder-team-plane-dented-nose-carmelo-anthony-steven-adams/809649001/
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    Cessna 207 down Kenai Peninsula AK

    Sounds like a scud running attempt gone bad. No one seriously hurt. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2017/07/16/a-pilot-crashed-into-the-kenai-wildlife-refuge-and-walked-away-uninjured/
  8. edo2000

    Two fatal accidents in AK last weekend - 4 dead, 1 injured

    An Interstate Arctic Tern with two aboard near the Salcha River, east of Fairbanks. No word on the cause. Pilot was described as experienced, 81 years old...
  9. edo2000

    Fuel leak when parked - carburetor?

    A couple of days ago I stopped by my hangar to go flying a little before going out of town. The last time I flew was about 1 week prior. There was a note on the seat of my airplane from my hangar mate. He said the airplane was leaking fuel and he had turned the fuel selector to OFF. The floor...
  10. edo2000

    C170 and Grumman Tiger midair - fatal - central Florida

    News stories have varied a bit, but the most recent says it is a Cessna 170 and a Tiger, both pilots killed, no other passengers. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-plane-crash-volusia-county-20170401-story.html
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    172 down - fatal - near Nome

    Cessna 172, just the pilot aboard. Flight from near Anchorage to Nome. Bad weather, night flight. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2017/03/06/ntsb-1-dead-in-overnight-plane-crash-near-nome/
  12. edo2000

    C180 down Alaska Range - occupants survived

    Pilot and two passengers. All were OK. Took 12-18 hours to find and rescue them. 121.5 ELT. http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Search-continues-for-missing-Cessna-that-left-Anchorage-on-Sunday-412199723.html
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    Cherokee down - Lake Clark Alaska

    PA-28. Missing since Wednesday on a flight from Port Alsworth to Anchorage. Debris found in Lake Clark which appears to be from the aircraft. Four souls aboard. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2016/12/09/search-for-missing-plane-focuses-on-lake-clark-after-discovery-of-debris/
  14. edo2000

    Cessna 210 lands on highway near Rifle, CO

    Yesterday. Sound like he ran low on fuel and decided to use the highway - I70. No damage or injuries reported. http://www.9news.com/traffic/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-i-70/351998346
  15. edo2000

    Another Cirrus red handle landing

    In my area, a couple of days ago. SR22. Enroute engine failure. http://www.9news.com/news/colorado-man-survives-plane-crash-in-nm/344212359 A friend of mine sent a text with a picture of the crash site. The tail section of the ac was broken completely off. I guess the airplane must have...
  16. edo2000

    Stinson down - Alaska

    Apparent engine failure. Airplane was on wheels. Three occupants, injuries, but no fatalities :)! Picked up by a passing floatplane. A little northwest of Big Lake. http://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2016/06/26/3-survive-plane-crash-near-nancy-lake-with-minor-injuries/
  17. edo2000

    P47 down in the Hudson R. ?

    Just reported by Fox News. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/05/27/small-plane-crashes-in-hudson-river-1-survivor-in-water.html
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