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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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10th of October 2020, Soft Ground, Blog #756
After a nearly two-week delay, the crew of a Douglas C-54E prepared to operate a supply flight from Kenai to Yakataga Airstrip, Alaska. The delay had been caused by persistent rain, which had rendered the airstrip unsuitable for larger aircraft. The aircraft in its final position (Source: www.thecordovatimes.com © Unknown) With the weather finally improving and all preparations completed, the crew started the engines and departed Kenai, setting course for Yakataga. The flight
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Oct 103 min read
25th of September 2025, RTFM, Blog #755
With a crew of two, a Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 was operating a positioning flight from Pensacola Regional Airport (Florida, USA) to Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA). While climbing through approximately 10,000 feet, the crew felt a bump from the rear of the aircraft, which they initially thought was something falling from the toilet. After both crewmembers looked back into the cabin, it became obvious that this was not the case. The crew then observed that the right-hand main lan
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Sep 272 min read
19th of September 2005, Hydraulic Leak, Blog #754
A Swearingen SA227 Metro III was chartered on this day in 2012 to fly 17 passengers from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to Birmingham, England. The two pilots prepared the aircraft for the flight in the early hours of the morning. The planned departure time was 07:30 LT (local time). The aircraft shortly after the accident (© DSB) Once all flight preparations had been completed, the aircraft's engines were started, and the flight received taxi clearance for Runway 24. While lini
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Sep 193 min read
7th of September 2023, BETA Mode, Blog #753
With a crew of two and seven passengers on board, a Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 (Metro 23) was operating a flight from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) to Detour Lake Aerodrome (CDT9), with a scheduled stop at North Bay Airport (CYYB) en route. The aircraft in its final position (Source & © TSB of Canada) After an uneventful flight from Toronto, the aircraft arrived at North Bay Airport at 08.00 LT (local time). Another passenger boarded the aircraft, an
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Sep 65 min read
21st of August 2021, Failed Pip Pin, Blog #752
A Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV was scheduled to operate a private flight (according to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91) from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport (Florida, USA) to Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport (Nevada, USA), on this day in aviation history, the 21st of August 2021. Onboard the aircraft were a crew of four and ten passengers. View of the nose landing gear separated from the airplane’s right wing (Source: NTSB © FXE Airport Authority) With all
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Aug 233 min read
15th of August 2015, Main Landing Gear Corrosion, Blog #751
With one passenger and a crew of two, a BAE Systems Jetstream 31, powered by two Garrett AiResearch TPE331-10UGR-516H turboprop engines, was operating a scheduled flight between Belfast City Airport and Doncaster Sheffield Airport, 11 years ago to the date.The commander was the Pilot Flying (PF) and the co-pilot was the Pilot Monitoring (PM) for the flight. The aircraft in the grass, just outside the runway (© AAIB) After an uneventful flight, the crew requested radar vectors
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Aug 154 min read
8th of August 2000, Arc and Smoke, Blog #750
A McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 was in the initial climb after departing Greensboro/High Point-Piedmont Triad International Airport, North Carolina, USA, bound for Atlanta-William B. Hartsfield International Airport, Georgia, USA, on this day in 2000. On board the 30-year-old aircraft were a crew of five and 58 passengers for the short 500 km (270 nm) flight. The forward fuselage after the aircraft was stripped for parts. (Source: baaa-acro.com © J.R. Covington, Jr.) The crew not
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Aug 83 min read
19th of July 2019, Nose down input, Blog #749
Seven years ago on this date, with a crew of four and 74 passengers, a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-402Q (Dash 8) was operating a domestic passenger flight in Canada between Fort McMurray Airport and Edmonton International Airport. The flight was conducted under instrument flight rules (IFR), and the estimated flight duration according to the flight plan was 1 hour and 2 minutes. After cruising at flight level 240 (24,000 feet on a standard barometer setting of 29.92 inHg or 101
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Jul 193 min read
6th of July 2008, Bearing Blog #748
A Saab 340B was being prepared for its next flight of the day from Orange Aerodrome to Sydney (Australia), a scheduled flight with 31 passengers and a crew of three, on this day in aviation history, 2008. After arriving from its previous flight, the first officer performed a post-flight inspection and a final external check in accordance with the Flight Crew Operations Manual. This included, among other items, a visual inspection of the tyres and landing gear assemblies. No a
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Jul 63 min read
6th of June 2009, hard landing, Blog #747
A Fokker F28 Fellowship 4000 (msn 1111 4, built in 1977), powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey 555-15P engines, was operating a domestic flight between Yangon-Mingaladon Airport and Sittwe Civil Airport in the Republic of Myanmar on this day in aviation history in 2009. On board the aircraft were 6 crew members and 62 passengers. The aircraft in its final position (Source: baaa-acro.com © Unknown) A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen – alerts pilots of potential hazards along a flight route
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Jun 62 min read
24th May 1868, Charles E. Taylor, Blog #746
This week’s aviation history blog takes us back to the 24th of May, 1868. On this day, Charles Edward Taylor was born in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, USA. He entered the workforce early—just 12 years old—starting as a binder at the Nebraska State Journal before working his way up to become a skilled toolmaker. Charles E. Taylor – 1868–1956 (Source: Public Domain © Unknown) After marrying Henrietta Webbert, the couple moved to Dayton, Ohio. There, Taylor found work at the Stoddard M
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May 242 min read
16th of May 2025, Fokker 50 Runway Excursion, blog #745
With a crew of three and 32 passengers, a Fokker 27 Mark 50 (Fokker 50) was scheduled to operate a flight from Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (MPMG) to José Ezequiel Hall International Airport (MPBO), both in Panama. The scheduled flight, conducted under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), was estimated to have an en-route time of just under one hour (55 minutes), with fuel on board for four hours. The pilot in command (PIC) was acting as pilot monitoring, with the first officer servi
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May 173 min read
3rd of May 2024, Nearly 4g, Blog # 744
On May 3, 2024, a JSX Embraer EMB-145LR was operating a (charter) flight from Dallas Love Field to Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU), Houston (Both in the state of Texas, USA). On board the aircraft an crew of three and 21 passengers. The failed landing gear (© NTSB report) For the majority of the final approach, the aircraft was stabilized. The crew reported an uneventful flight until the very last moments. As they crossed the runway threshold pf runwa 4, the environ
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May 32 min read
22nd of April 2008, High Speed, Blog #743
A British Aerospace BAe-146-200 was operating a domestic flight between Craiova Airport and Bucharest-Otopeni International Airport (both in Romania) on this day in aviation history in 2008. On board were a crew of 6 and 67 passengers. The aircraft at its final position, shortly after the accident (Source & © AIAS) After an uneventful flight, the aircraft was stabilised on the approach for runway 08L at Bucharest when the crew contacted ATC at 18:13 local time. Runway 08L is
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Apr 222 min read
14th of April 2023, Landing Gear Failure, Blog #742
On the morning of April 14, 2023, a BAe Jetstream 31 operated by Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. departed Fort Smith Airport (CYSM) in the Northwest Territories for a demanding visual flight rules (VFR) training flight conducted under Canadian Aviation Regulations Subpart 704. On board were a captain and a first officer (FO), with the FO acting as the pilot flying as part of ongoing training. Position of occurrence aircraft after it came to rest, looking northwest (Source: RCMP)
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Apr 143 min read
9th of April 2018, Human Factors, Blog #741
On Monday, 9th of April 2018, a Hawker Beechcraft King Air B200 was tasked with transporting medical equipment from Oslo Gardermoen (ENGM) to Stavanger Sola (ENZV). Before the captain arrived, the first officer completed the pre-flight inspection and taxied the aircraft from the hangar to the parking stand. The aircraft had already been refueled the day before. Once the cargo was loaded, the crew carried out a routine startup and departure. The first officer acted as Pilot Fl
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Apr 63 min read
31st of March 1975, ATA 32, Blog #740
Landing Gear — ATA Chapter 32 Wheels, brakes, shock absorbers, lock braces, and side stays are all familiar terms within the aviation industry. But have you ever heard of ACLS? ACLS stands for Air-Cushion Landing System —an innovative concept that replaces conventional landing gear with a cushion of air. The Air Cushion Landing System (ACLS) was invented by T. Desmond Earl and Wilfred J. Eggington at Bell Aerospace in Buffalo, New York. Development began on December 1, 1963,
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Mar 312 min read
23rd of March 2021, Chocks Away, Blog #739
In the morning of 23 March 2021, a routine operation over the Baltic Sea set the stage for an incident that highlights how small oversights can quickly escalate. A pilot had just completed a photogrammetric flight north of Jastarnia in a Vulcanair P68. The next step was straightforward: return to the home base at Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport. After landing at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, the aircraft was parked on apron 1, stand No 1. and prepared for the next leg. The damaged co
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Mar 233 min read
15th of March 2001, #2 Engine lost, Blog #738
A Douglas C-47A-80-DL, built in 1944, was operating a cargo flight between Panama City–Bay County International Airport (Florida, USA) and Albany–Dougherty County Airport (Georgia, USA). On board were the captain and co-pilot. After departure, the aircraft climbed normally and settled into cruise at an altitude of 1,500 feet (450 meters). The damaged wing following the loss of the engine (© Steve Leonard) During the cruise phase of the flight, the crew suddenly heard a loud “
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Mar 152 min read
8th of March 1998, Fuel Fire, Blog #737
28 years ago to this date, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 was scheduled to operate an intercontinental flight between Manchester (England) and Newark Airport (USA). On board the aircraft were a crew of 14 and 249 passengers. There were no defects on the aircraft, and the weather was good. Firefighters carrying out a check of the engine after the fire was extinguished © Stuart Prince After the engines were started, the aircraft was cleared to taxi to the holding point of Runway
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Mar 83 min read
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