The LDA Runway 18 approach to South Lake Tahoe is complex due to high elevation and mountainous terrain, with specific restrictions on initial approach fixes from certain VORs. This Localizer ...
Diversions to an alternate, while achievable in an instant by selecting “Direct To” from the “Nearest” list, might not be so quick when facing weather and equipment limitations. Even a pre-planned, ...
In Part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the off-runway landing at Presque Isle, Maine. The National Transportation Safety Board conducted what is commonly known as a “field major” ...