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April 15, 2021

NTSB Publishes Final Report On Collings Foundation B-17

'Pilot's Failure To Properly Manage The Airplane's Configuration And Airspeed'

The National Transportation Safety Board detailed in an accident report issued Tuesday the circumstances that led to the crash of a Boeing B-17G airplane that killed seven people and injured seven others. The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's configuration and airspeed following a loss of engine power. Safety issues found during this investigation were discussed during a March 23, 2021, public board meeting on Part 91 revenue passenger-carrying operations.

“We’re Planning On Getting Bigger, Not Smaller”

The skies of South Caroline will be greeting a P-40, a Citabria, a Super Decathlon, and two T-6s this summer as Warbird Adventures relocates from Florida. After more than 23 years in Kissimmee, FL, the vintage aircraft flying school will be moving to a private grass airfield in Ninety Six, SC. “Ever since I’ve thought about aviation I’ve always wanted my own grass strip out in the country,” said Warbird Adventures’ President and Cheif Pilot Thom Richard, who will be flying his TP-40N Warhawk American Dream at Sun ‘n Fun this week.