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Lidle Judge Keeps Evidence Out; Jury Rules for Cirrus

The lawyer representing Lidle's widow told the Associated Press that today's verdict for Cirrus was a foregone conclusion once the judge decided to keep out certain key evidence. . . .the jury result was predictable because the judge refused to … Continue reading

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NTSB: Maintenance-Induced Fuel Starvation Caused Cirrus Crash at Morton, Washington

We knew from the surviving passenger that the Cirrus' engine quit before crashing at Morton, Washington. But did the engine quit because of a mechanical problem? Or did it quit, perhaps, due to fuel starvation? I discussed those questions here, … Continue reading

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Video Shows Open Door in Deer Valley Cirrus Crash

I wrote here that a security video camera recorded that the door was open on N146CK, the Cirrus SR22 that crashed August 4 at Deer Valley. Fox News in Phoenix aired that video yesterday. Here are frame grabs from the … Continue reading

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Steve Wilson: "The Cirrus Airplane Has Serious Problems"

Steve Wilson argues that there are safety issues with Cirrus airplanes. First, Wilson feels that the Cirrus is more prone than your typical Beechcraft to crashes in which the pilot loses control of the aircraft while maneuvering. Second, Wilson feels … Continue reading

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