AOPA Never Again

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1. After an Incident (November 2026)

   1 november 2026 · 13 min

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   On this episode of “Never Again,” a sudden loss of power at 17,000 feet leaves one pilot scrambling to find a place to land. When the turbocharger fails on his Piper Malibu Mirage, Lawrence Searcy relies on his training, declares an emergency, and diverts to the nearest suitable airport. But the emergency doesn't end when the wheels touch down. Lees meer

2. Mooney on a Bumpy Grass Field (October 2026)

   1 oktober 2026 · 9 min

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   On this episode of “Never Again,” a Mooney pilot thinks he’s found a bargain on fuel—but the short grass runway, summer heat and trees ahead quickly turn a $20 savings into a terrifying takeoff.

3. To Divert or Not to Divert (September 2026)

   1 september 2026 · 7 min

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   On this episode of “Never Again,” a routine IFR flight turns into a fight against worsening weather when a Cessna 210 pilot encounters heavy snow, a 30-knot crosswind, accumulating ice, and an engine problem on approach. With visibility down to less than a quarter mile and the runway disappearing beneath fresh snow, he must decide whether to divert—or commit to the landing. Lees meer

4. Got gas? (August 2026)

   4 augustus 2026 · 7 min

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   On this episode of “Never Again,” a simple dinner date turns into an emergency when a Mooney pilot discovers his fuel gauges have been lying to him. With the engine quitting, an unexpected landing at a military base, and a less-than-pleased commanding officer waiting on the ground, one overlooked step during preflight nearly has disastrous consequences. Lees meer

5. The Muscle Memory Trap (July 2026)

   1 juli 2026 · 9 min

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   In this episode of “Never Again,” transitioning between two twin-engine airplanes turns a routine touch-and-go into a runway accident. The flap lever in one cockpit occupies the exact same spot as the landing gear lever in another—and years of muscle memory prove stronger than a moment's intention. Lees meer

6. Near-Death Grip (June 2026)

   2 juni 2026 · 8 min

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   In this episode of “Never Again,” a routine ferry flight turns into a white-knuckle battle to outclimb the trees when a newly checked-out Piper Arrow pilot finds himself on departure from a short, challenging runway. Trapped in the right seat, a young pilot watches helplessly as the aircraft mushes toward rising terrain and discovers that experience, ratings, and age don't always tell the whole story. Lees meer

7. Approaching On Fumes (May 2026)

   1 mei 2026 · 6 min

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   In this episode of "Never Again," a routine hop turns into a razor-thin margin for error. When unforecast fog rolls in and both departure and destination go below minimums, a young fighter pilot finds himself trapped between worsening weather and dwindling fuel. With each missed approach, the stakes climb higher—until there’s only one option left. Lees meer

8. Unavoidable Carb Ice (April 2026)

   1 april 2026 · 8 min

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   In this episode of “Never Again,” a weekend cross-country in a modified Cessna 172 turns into a fight to keep the engine alive. When the rough-running engine begins to lose power during descent, a Navy pilot and his passengers cycle through every possible fix—mixture, mags, fuel, prop—while racing toward a distant runway. Lees meer

9. Expect The Unexpected (March 2026)

   2 maart 2026 · 7 min

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   When you’re flying IFR, communication isn’t just important—it’s everything. But what happens when that lifeline suddenly goes quiet?

10. Just Say No (Go) (February 2026)

    1 februari 2026 · 9 min

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    Dark clouds. A loaded helicopter. And a captain determined to go—no matter the cost. Lees meer

    In this episode of “Never Again”, a hop across New York City turns into a white-knuckle fight against weather, pressure, and cockpit authority. As thunderstorms close in and visibility drops below legal minimums, a copilot is forced to choose between speaking up—or staying silent.

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