On 7/28/26 a Piper PA-28 reg. N9062J crashed shortly after takeoff in Chandler, AZ. John Goglia and Todd Curtis discuss the preliminary report.
In addition, John will talk about pre-planning for an engine failure event shortly after takeoff, when the airport’s surroundings provide limited emergency landing options.
Todd will talk about the effects of hot weather and elevated density altitude on engine and aircraft performance.
This episode is for pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts with an interest in factual air accident causes.
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