Spatial disorientation (SD) in aviation refers to a misinterpretation of the aircraft’s attitude, altitude, or motion, often induced by conflicting sensory inputs. Pilots may experience erroneous ...
In Part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the December 2019 crash of a Piper Cheyenne in foggy conditions at Lafayette, Louisiana. The 51-year-old accident pilot reported 1,530 total ...
The Tennessee plane crash that killed a Christian diet guru and six others in 2021 was caused by the pilot losing airplane control during a climb “due to spatial disorientation,” according to a ...
Night departures over water or featureless terrain ("black hole departures") pose a significant risk of spatial disorientation due to the lack of visual cues, as demonstrated by a recent fatal ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nearly two years after a plane crash claimed the lives of seven people, a newly-released report details the events that led up to the tragedy. On May 29, 2021, seven ...
Twenty-five years ago, the United States mourned the tragic death of John F. Kennedy Jr., who died with his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister, Lauren Bessette, in a plane crash off the ...
Sesame Place San Diego in Chula Vista made an abrupt announcement on social media that it’s transitioning to a new seasonal schedule. September 21st will be the last day the park is open for the ...