342 N990PT Cirrus SR22 Fatal Accident at KBHB, Bar Harbor, Maine
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🗓️ 1 August 2024
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Max discusses the recent fatal crash involving of N990PT, a Cirrus SR22, at Bar Harbor Airport in Maine. The aircraft lost control after an IFR approach in low visibility conditions. He emphasizes the importance of proper decision-making, especially in challenging weather.
Max also discusses the risks associated with low weather conditions, such as the need for a reliable alternate airport and the potential dangers of widespread low ceilings. The episode aims to educate pilots on avoiding small mistakes that can lead to major accidents and underscores the importance of always having a safe alternative landing strategy.
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| 0:00.0 | This is a special episode focused on a tragic crash that occurred last week when November 990 |
| 0:07.6 | Pompett Tango, a seven-month-old Cirrus SR-22 lost control following an IFR approach to minimums at the |
| 0:15.1 | Bar Harbor Airport in Maine and crashed onto the field. The pilot reportedly had a lot of experience in serious aircraft, but experience doesn't always |
| 0:24.2 | equate to proficiency. |
| 0:25.9 | Join us as we talk about what happened on the approach and explore the crucial decisions |
| 0:29.8 | that could have turned this tragedy into just another landing. |
| 0:33.2 | Hello again and welcome to Aviation News Talk, where we talk in general aviation. |
| 0:37.4 | My name is Max Truscott. |
| 0:38.5 | I've been flying for 50 years. I'm the author of several books and the 2008 National Flight |
| 0:42.4 | Instructor of the Year. And my mission is to help you become the safest possible pilot. |
| 0:47.5 | Last week in episode 341, we talked about the crash of a bonanza that lost power on takeoff |
| 0:53.0 | and did a 180-degree |
| 0:54.9 | turned back to the airport. |
| 0:56.5 | So if you didn't hear that episode, you may want to check it out at AviationNewstalk.com |
| 1:00.1 | slash 341. |
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