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Title:
AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Seminar - Deadly Disorientation - An Accident Case Study
Topic:
Deadly Disorientation: An Accident Case Study
Date and Time:
Thursday, April 3, 2025, starting at 10:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Mike Ginter, SVP, AOPA Air Safety Institute
Brief Description:

On October 11, 2021, a home security camera in Santee, California, captures an airplane rapidly emerging from the bottom of a cloud base. Split seconds later, the airplane spirals into a residential neighborhood, killing the pilot and one person on the ground.  Don’t miss this engaging, interactive discussion with AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President, Mike Ginter, as he examines the circumstances that led to the flight’s tragic outcome.

Select Number:
EA27135545
Location of Seminar:
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo / Lakeland Linder Intl Airport (LAL)
4175 Medulla Rd.
AOPA Program Pavilion
Lakeland, FL 33811
Directions to Venue:

Using GPS, enter the airport address (3900 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811). The AOPA Sun ‘n Fun tent will be located on Laird Blvd. The AOPA program pavilion is in the rear of the AOPA tent. Signs will be posted to guide you. Please plan to arrive early to allow for parking and walking to the AOPA program pavilion.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KLAL
Seating:
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Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Donnie Mackay
Phone: (800) 872-2672
donnie.mackay@aopa.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Sponsored by the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

Important: Admission to the event grounds is required to attend this event. There is also a charge for parking. AOPA members will receive a special member discount on Sun 'n Fun admission tickets by using AOPA481 in the discount code box during checkout at: https://flysnf.org/tickets/buy-tickets/  

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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