Read more: December Aviation Accident & Incident Summary
  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that occurred in Arizona from mid-November through mid-December. We hope to use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers to help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and be able to take the necessary action
Read more: Arizona November-December 2023 Pilot Deviations
   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat 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 November 11 through December 15 there were thirty-four pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO
Read more: November Aviation Accident & Incident Summary
  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 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 necessary
Read more: Arizona October-November 2023 Pilot Deviations
   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur, and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from October 13 through November 10 there were thirty-five pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO
  By Fred Gibbs   First off, I would like to wish you all happy holidays and an early Merry Christmas. Here we are, December of 2023, and another year has gone by. According to the NTSB CAROL report, there have been no new fatal accidents in Arizona since last month’s report, a good sign. Fortunately, 2023 has been a kind year regarding our state-wide safety
Read more: Retiring (GAARMS)
  By Fred Gibbs   As you all know, time waits for no man or woman. It seems like it is slowly catching up with me. The other day I looked in the mirror and was wondering “who is that old, tired guy looking back at me?” Having to admit, “Yup, that is really you,” does not sit well with me, but one must look life in the eye and accept the truth. It may be time to
Read more: October Aviation Accident & Incident Summary
  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 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 necessary
Read more: Arizona September-October 2023 Pilot Deviations
   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur, and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from September 15 through October 12 there were 24 pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO
Read more: Fatal Accident Review October 2023
  By Fred Gibbs   I am saddened to report there was a fatal aircraft accident in October out in Williams, Arizona, but not involving any Arizona-based pilots. A Piper Cherokee PA 28, according to a witness, apparently lost power on climb out and attempted to turn around and return to the airport – the impossible turn scenario – and crashed into a field
Read more: How About Some Wind (GAARMS)
  By Fred Gibbs   WOW! I got my first ride in a beautiful Cirris Vision Jet, ever! What an amazing airplane and an absolute pleasure to fly – if you have all the training and experience! I was invited to fly along on an Angel Flight to pick up and deliver some critical blood samples. Now I am quite used to the automation in the Cirrus SR22T’s as well as other