On a hot summer afternoon, July 25, 2020, the pilot of N7677C—a normally aspirated Piper PA 32 Cherokee Lance—gets ready to depart South Valley Regional Airport, a small nontowered airport just southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. The pilot has planned a cross-country flight to Page, Arizona, and then a sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon—a treat to cap his family’s Utah vacation.
| Tablet: Compatible | |
| Length: 14:15 mins | |
| Topic: Aeronautical Decision Making, IFR Procedures |
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| FAA WINGS: Not Eligible | |
| Accident Forgiveness: Eligible |
Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute as we examine the circumstances that led to the tragic outcome of the flight just minutes after takeoff. We look at factors that would affect the flight, including high-density altitude conditions.
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