Accident Case Study: High Aspirations

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. 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. ASI’s Accident Case Studies seek to share critical lessons to make us all safer pilots. Apply credit to your ASI transcript for watching this video: https://bit.ly/ACSHighAspirationCert The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit https://www.aopa.org/jointoday. Check out the Air Safety Institute Website: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-saf... Follow AOPA on Twitter:   / flywithaopa   Follow AOPA on Instagram:   / flywithaopa   Follow AOPA on Facebook:   / flywithaopa   #aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying