This June 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Elkin, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was in cruise flight at an altitude of 6,000 feet MSL when he heard a loud bang in the engine compartment. Oil began to flow over the windshield. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on June 12th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.