Fear of Landing
The Art of Not Hitting the Ground Too Hard
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The Loss of B-52 Spirit of Aggieland II
On the 15th of June 2026, a B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after take-off. There were eight on board and no survivors. The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range heavy bomber built by Boeing. It has eight jet engines mounted in four pods with a maximum takeoff weight of 488,000 pounds. The… -
Fatal Gulfstream G200 Crash in the Dominican Republic
On the 7th of June 2026, a Gulfstream G200 crashed at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, killing both pilots. The twin-engine business jet, registered in the US as N318JF, was owned by Aibonito Aviation, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It had arrived in La Romana to refuel as a part of… -
An Hour with Sid, Zero Speculation Required
Last week I sat down with Sid for the Sit Down With Sid podcast, and he let me ramble on about MH370 for two straight hours. We talked about the forensic data, the limits of radar, why the Ocean Infinity search came up empty, and why the “pilot did it” narrative is on shakier ground… -
The Pilots, the Probes, and the AF447 Verdict
On the 21st of May 2026, the Paris Court of Appeal convicted Airbus and Air France of involuntary manslaughter for their roles in the crash of Air France flight 447, ruling that both companies were “solely and entirely responsible” for the deaths of all 228 people on board. This verdict reverses a 2023 acquittal. The… -
Legacy of Liberty 2026: The 49th Wing Puts on a Show
The blue New Mexico sky goes on forever on the morning of the airshow, decorated by only a few wisps of high altitude cloud. We could not have asked for better weather. We drive around the airbase: a huge sprawling complex with a school, a library, a flying club… everything you might expect from a…