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On This Day In Aviation History

On this blog, V2 Aviation will post interesting facts about dates in aviation history.

Aviation has come a long way since Leonardo da Vinci drew his Vitruvian Man around 1490, now a well-known image in Human Factors. Or what to think about the famous helicopter the "aerial screw" he drew in the late 1480s?

Historical facts from the history books of aviation, you'll find them on this page! A look back, like the background picture.

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5th of November 2010, Gear Up, Blog #725

5th of November 2010, Gear Up, Blog #725

5th of November 2010, Gear Up, Blog #725

A Swearingen SA227 Metro III was operating a domestic scheduled flight in Peru between Lima and Huánuco, with two pilots and seven passengers. After take-off at 18:35 UTC, an uneventful flight followed. The aircraft shortly after the accident (© CIAA) During the short cruise phase of the flight, the crew obtained the weather information for Huánuco. Wind - 070º at 21 knots Clouds - Few at 3200 Temp. - 28º C Dewpoint - 15º C QNH - 1016 hPa After contacting Huánuco ATC, th

2 days ago3 min read

21st of October 2013, Improper Maintenance, Blog #724

21st of October 2013, Improper Maintenance, Blog #724

21st of October 2013, Improper Maintenance, Blog #724

With a crew of two and eight passengers, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan was operating a flight from Kahului Airport (OGG/PHOG) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE/PHMU, both in Hawaii, on this day in aviation history. The aircraft during the recovery, after the wings and tail were removed (source Kathrynsreport.com, © Unknown) After an uneventful take-off, when the aircraft passed approximately 8000 feet (MSL - Mean Sea Level

Oct 283 min read

16th of October 2025, No Blog

For the first time since March 2021, there won't be an aviation history blog post from V2 Aviation: Training & Maintenance this week! We don't want to let down a devoted customer, so we are currently giving them all of our time and attention! Next week, we'll be back!

Oct 161 min read

8th of October 2004, Unstable Approach, Blog #723

8th of October 2004, Unstable Approach, Blog #723

8th of October 2004, Unstable Approach, Blog #723

A Fokker F28 mk.4000 Fellowship was scheduled to operate a domestic flight between Dhaka-Zia International Airport and Sylhet Civil...

Oct 82 min read

29th of September 1946, Ultra Long Haul Flight, Blog #722

29th of September 1946, Ultra Long Haul Flight, Blog #722

29th of September 1946, Ultra Long Haul Flight, Blog #722

In this day of ultra-long-haul flights, we tend to forget the long-haul achievements in history. Currently, ultra-long flights are...

Sep 294 min read

20th of September 2019, Downdraft, Blog #721

20th of September 2019, Downdraft, Blog #721

20th of September 2019, Downdraft, Blog #721

After an uneventful climb to an altitude of 10.500 feet, 10 skydivers exited a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. After the skydivers left the...

Sep 212 min read

17th of September 2024, Elk, Blog #720

17th of September 2024, Elk, Blog #720

17th of September 2024, Elk, Blog #720

With a crew of two and two passengers a Raytheon Aircraft Company B200 was operating a FAA Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled...

Sep 162 min read

9th of September 2024, Engine Torque, Blog #719

9th of September 2024, Engine Torque, Blog #719

9th of September 2024, Engine Torque, Blog #719

An ATR 42-500 was scheduled to be operated on a 6-sector day in Papua, Indonesia, 366 days ago to date. After three uneventful flights,...

Sep 104 min read

31st of August, Brakes, Blog #718

31st of August, Brakes, Blog #718

31st of August, Brakes, Blog #718

With two people on-board (pilot and passenger), a Cessna 510 Citation Mustang was to operate a flight from El Monte-San Gabriel Valley...

Aug 312 min read

27th of August 2012, CFIT - Controlled Flight Into Trees, Blog 717

27th of August 2012, CFIT - Controlled Flight Into Trees, Blog 717

27th of August 2012, CFIT - Controlled Flight Into Trees, Blog 717

An Arrow Falcon OH-58C was operating an agricultural ("Crop Dusting") flight, nearly 13 years ago to date. After a 30-minute positioning...

Aug 262 min read

18th of August 2024, Communication Issue, Blog #716

18th of August 2024, Communication Issue, Blog #716

18th of August 2024, Communication Issue, Blog #716

After an uneventful flight, a Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign was operating a positioning flight under FAA Part 91 regulation from...

Aug 182 min read

3rd of August 2020, Electrical Failure, Blog #715

3rd of August 2020, Electrical Failure, Blog #715

3rd of August 2020, Electrical Failure, Blog #715

An 26-year old Antonov An-74TK-100 was operating a cargo flight on behalf of the United Nations (UN) between the airports of Bamako and...

Aug 33 min read

27th of July 2019, Hydraulic failure, Blog #714

27th of July 2019, Hydraulic failure, Blog #714

27th of July 2019, Hydraulic failure, Blog #714

A Swearingen SA227 AC was scheduled to operate a training flight on the 27th of July 2019, to train two pilots for their first officer...

Jul 282 min read

21st of July 2016, Landing Distance, Blog #713

21st of July 2016, Landing Distance, Blog #713

21st of July 2016, Landing Distance, Blog #713

A Cessna 208B (powered by a Honeywell TPE331 Turbo Prop) fresh out of a 100-hour check was being used for FAA Part 91: General Aviation -...

Jul 213 min read

12th of July 2016, Greasing it, Blog #712

12th of July 2016, Greasing it, Blog #712

12th of July 2016, Greasing it, Blog #712

A Beechcraft 1900D operating a flight from Lethbridge Airport (Alberta, Canada) to Calgary International Airport (Alberta, Canada) with 2...

Jul 133 min read

7th of July 2014, Torque gauge, Blog #711

7th of July 2014, Torque gauge, Blog #711

7th of July 2014, Torque gauge, Blog #711

An Air Tractor AT-502 was to operate an agricultural application (crop dusting) flight on this day in aviation history eleven years ago,...

Jul 72 min read

2nd of July 2021, Spontaneous Gear Collapse, Blog #710

2nd of July 2021, Spontaneous Gear Collapse, Blog #710

2nd of July 2021, Spontaneous Gear Collapse, Blog #710

This week's aviation history blog takes the reader to Paphos International Airport (PFO/LCPH) on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus,...

Jul 22 min read

24th of June 2020, Bearing Failure, Blog # 709

24th of June 2020, Bearing Failure, Blog # 709

24th of June 2020, Bearing Failure, Blog # 709

After undergoing maintenance, a Bell 407 helicopter made a successful 56-minute flight from the MRO facility to the aircraft base, a...

Jun 224 min read

15th of June 2014, Gear Failure, Blog #708

15th of June 2014, Gear Failure, Blog #708

15th of June 2014, Gear Failure, Blog #708

A Lockheed SP-2H Neptune was operating a firefighting mission when, after a successful aerial drop on a fire, the aircraft set course to...

Jun 153 min read

10th of June 1990, Wrong screws, Blog #707

10th of June 1990, Wrong screws, Blog #707

10th of June 1990, Wrong screws, Blog #707

A British Airways BAC1-11, G-BJRT, was climbing out of Birmingham, England, on its flight to Malaga, Spain on this day in aviation...

Jun 93 min read

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