Episode 68: Engine Failure in the Pattern
Student pilot Bradley Riedle was performing touch and goes with his instructor when they experienced an engine failure in their Cherokee 140. Bradley discusses the aftermath of the event, including a hard landing that resulted in aircraft damage and a back injury, as well as some unexpected anxiety during his first flight after the accident.
Episode 68 of the "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast podcast, hosted by AOPA Air Safety Institute, titled "Episode 68: Engine Failure in the Pattern" was published on February 20, 2024 and runs 31 minutes.
February 20, 2024 ·31m · "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast
Summary
Student pilot Bradley Riedle was performing touch and goes with his instructor when they experienced an engine failure in their Cherokee 140. Bradley discusses the aftermath of the event, including a hard landing that resulted in aircraft damage and a back injury, as well as some unexpected anxiety during his first flight after the accident.
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