Compression and spark checks confirm the engine was strong.
This wasn’t bad weather—it was good weather hiding danger.
Low sun angle at 6 a.m. can blind even sharp eyes.
Pilots underestimate just how invisible wires can be.
Familiar strips can lull you into false comfort.
No mechanical anomalies means pure environment + human factors.
Wire strikes don’t forgive—there’s rarely time to react.
Altitude really is your best insurance policy.
Martin’s loss shows these aren’t just “lessons,” they’re families.
The Tri-Pacer’s sturdy design couldn’t save them here.