AV Web
MAY 8, 2025
A suspected rudder malfunction may have contributed to the crash of a Cessna 310R near Boca Raton, Florida, that killed all three people on board April 11, according to preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). It was the first flight following its annual inspection.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 19, 2025
Luscombe 8F Palmer, Texas/Injuries: None NTSB Report: CEN23LA17 The pilot, who had approximately 820 hours total time of which 573 hours were in the accident aircraft, reported that during the landing approach, he felt the left rudder cable break, resulting in a loss of rudder control.
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Plane and Pilot
MARCH 3, 2025
In addition to touting the gear as a modern safety measure, the aircraft eschewed rudder pedals in favor of ailerons and rudders that were interconnected. Today, many Ercoupes have had rudder pedals installed, primarily to placate pilots unwilling to adapt to the simplicity of the original design.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
Staying within two miles of shore might have prevented the ditching, but this is one of those cases where the pilot really stacked the deck against a favorable outcome: no medical, no BFR, and the airplane’s last annual inspection had been nine years earlier. The airplane remained afloat after ditching.
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
Maintenance facility and individual mechanic recommendations for annual inspections and regular maintenance. Spend some time learning high-angle-of-attack maneuvers and other stick-and-rudder skills before starting the long cross-country, or before you cut the instructor loose after completing the trip.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Sharp stick-and-rudder work in crosswinds is a must. Other than oil changes, it generally does not require additional maintenance between annual inspections. These inspections average $10,000 to $12,000 per year, with a low of $4,500 and a high of $20,000.”
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