Live to Tell
Near misses, close calls, and lessons learned the hard way. Stories may or may not be true-- Disinformation added to protect the authors.
By
Richard Schimenek
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February 25, 2026
The Out-Of-Control Surface: A Loose Ski Mishap
A Minnesota pilot is surprised to learn that the sudden asymmetric drag of an out-of-rig ski can nearly bring an aircraft down.
By
Daniel Nilsson
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March 25, 2019
Overnight at Bushey Lake
A Skywagon pilot has a brush with the risks of high wind water operations, and ends up spending the night out.
By
Ryan Lunde
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June 09, 2015
Impact
Relive a harrowing tale of crashing an Aviat Husky in southern Montana after a balked off-airport landing.
By
Devon Holmberg
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January 24, 2013
The Improbable Sparrevohn Go-Around
An Alaskan charter pilot makes a difficult decision to go around after a complex wind situation puts him long and fast at the Sparrevohn Long Range Radar Station.
By
Jon Wheeler
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January 24, 2013
Hear My Call: The Crash at Thomas Creek
Two friends learn a valuable lesson about mountain flying and barely escape with their lives in the Middle Fork area of the Idaho Backcountry.
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