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Published: 20 December 2025

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents, and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid-October through November. We hope to use the following detailed accident/incident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and be able to take the

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Published: 17 December 2025

   by Jim Timm   There was one Near Mid Air Collision incident reported during the reporting period from October 3 through November 14.   DATE: October 25, 2025 LOCATION: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) While the American Airlines Boeing 737-800 was on approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and as they were descending and passing through 6,700 feet they

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Published: 16 December 2025

  Welcome to the December 2025 APA Newsletter! You'll notice on this month's cover page that we have rebranded the newsletter as the "APA Approach". Our Executive Director, Jim Timm, suggested this change to recognize the long history of the APA and revert back to the original 1978 title of our monthly newsletter. As Jim tells the story, the newsletter was put

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Published: 15 December 2025

    The Saturday morning fights have been great with the cooler temperatures prevailing. In fact, generally it has been good for the entire day. Also, I’ve noticed there haven’t been as many bugs on the windshield or wings. I guess I’ve been a bit lucky. Finally, we are into the enjoyable part of the year when we can be outside without getting overheated. So, let’s

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Published: 15 December 2025

  By Howard Deevers   Everyone knows the Mississippi River, the longe and most important waterway in the United States. I was born in Cape Girardeau, right on the banks of the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri, and most of my growing up and educational days were in eastern Iowa also on the banks of that river. Thus, I have a natural fascination for that

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Published: 14 December 2025

   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common thread exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that continue to occur and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from October 3, 2025, through November 14, 2025, there were nineteen deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO. These

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Published: 20 November 2025

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents, and incidents that occurred in Arizona from mid-September through October. We hope to use the following detailed accident/incident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and be able to take the

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Published: 19 November 2025

By Rod Kunkel   Joshua Tree National Park, CA Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 I’m planning our first weekend getaway of 2026 to visit Joshua Tree National Park in CA. Here is the tentative itinerary.  I’m still a little light on details (since I’m still planning), but will provide more information as we get closer. Note that all times listed are

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Published: 17 November 2025

By Rod Kunkel & Mike McCann   The weekend of October 3-5 marked our first ever combined day trip / weekend getaway.  Our destination was Monument Valley, UT.  The airstrip at Monument Valley is somewhat unique.  It is plenty long, but the runway has quite a bit of slope, rising upward to the south.  There is also a red rock wall about a quarter

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Published: 17 November 2025

   by Jim Timm   There were Two Near Mid Air Collision incidents reported during the reporting period from September 12, 2025, through October 2, 2025.   DATE: September 5, 2025 LOCATION: Prescott Airport (PRC) Shortly after entering the Prescott Class Delta Airspace the transponder of a Cessna 182 failed, and while the Cessna was on a straight in to