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262 The Deadly Partial Engine Failure with Tom Turner + GA News

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Summary 262 Max talks with Tom Turner about an ATSB study showing that partial power loss is 3X more likely than complete engine failure. It also shows that that serious injury or death occurred more frequently in partial power loss versus complete engine failures. With full power or no power, pilots know what to do. But the uncertainty of partial power loss makes it harder for pilots to decide what to do.

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Mentioned in the Show Tom Turner's Mastery Flight website Aviation News Talk #151 Understanding Airworthiness - Seth LakeKlutchcard customizable credit cardBarry Schiff's AOPA Pilot article - Partial Engine Failure

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