Content Archive: January 2008

People in Aviation: April 2003

Terrance Kelley has announced his resignation as president and COO of U.S.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Meridian clips power lines

PIPER MERIDIAN, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., MARCH 7, 2003–The pilot and his two passengers were killed when their Meridian, N522RF, turbine single
Regulations and Government

Blakey Boosts FSDO Consistency

FAA Administrator Marion Blakey chose a speech before the Washington Aero Club to announce a new project designed to bring more consistency among the vario
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cheyanne and 172 in Midair

PIPER PA-31T AND CESSNA 172P, DENVER, COLO., JAN.
Accidents

Final Report: Wing ice cited in Caravan crash

CESSNA 208, DILLINGHAM, ALASKA, OCT.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: T-prop single crashes on approach

SOCATA TBM 700, LEESBURG, VA., MARCH 1, 2003–TBM 700 N700PP was destroyed, and its three occupants killed, when it crashed into trees duri
Aircraft

AvCraft’s 328 buy closes under cloud of skepticism, uncertainty

When reports began circulating last month that Leesburg, Va.-based AvCraft Aviation had reached an agreement to buy Fairchild Dornier’s 328 production and
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Icy reception for Caravan

CESSNA 208, KOTZEBUE, ALASKA, MARCH 2, 2003–Cessna N205BA sustained substantial damage at about 3:04 p.m.
Regulations and Government

R&D Funding, Coordination Urged

General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) president Ed Bolen added his voice to a growing chorus that is pushing for more government coordination a
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Main rotors strike passenger

BELL 407, HIGH ISLAND 443, GULF OF MEXICO, FEB.