Max Trescott and Rob Mark break down the NTSB’s adopted probable-cause statement for the DCA midair collision—an unusually detailed finding that points to airspace design, controller procedures, ADS-B policy, and military rotorcraft oversight. Then they dig into the preliminary report on NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s Cessna Citation 550 crash (N257BW), including early signs of instrument and electrical anomalies, flight deck workload, and why “SIC required” limits matter. The episode also rounds up new preliminary and final reports from multiple GA accidents with practical training takeaways. If you fly IFR or near busy airspace, these lessons are worth sharing with hangar friends.
Other accidents covered in the episode
- Cirrus SR20 G6 (G-GXVV) — Littleborough, England — CAPS deployment with parachute reportedly in power lines
- Cirrus SR22 (N705CD) — Lexington, South Carolina — engine failure; attempted diversion to White Plains Airport (C99)
- Beechcraft 36 Bonanza (N5677X) — near Sabine, Texas — preliminary report (IFR flight, loss of control sequence discussed)
- Beechcraft King Air 350i (ANX1209) — Galveston, Texas — approach/low-altitude alerts; impact in West Bay
- Cirrus SR22 (N969SS) — Lafayette, Georgia — final report; training power-off 180 leading to stall/spin
- Beechcraft 23 Musketeer (N6945Q) — Oklahoma City (Wiley Post) — final report; engine failure/oil starvation after takeoff
