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Title:
AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Seminar at the EAA AirVenture
Topic:
Accident Case Study: High Desert Disaster
Date and Time:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, starting at 15:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Mike Ginter AOPA Senior Vice President
Brief Description:

A too-low approach and challenging wind conditions surprise the pilot, and he overshoots the runway’s centerline on the desert floor. That leads to a stall-spin accident which kills him and his pilot-rated passenger.

Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute as we examine the circumstances that led to the flight’s tragic outcome.

This is part of EAA AirVenture and does not require pre-registration on the FAA site for this event. This listing is for FAA WINGS credit only. FAA notifications will not be sent.

Select Number:
EA07145032
Location of Seminar:
EAA AirVenture / Wittman Regional Airport
3000 Poberezny Rd
AOPA Tent
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:

*Important*—While the seminar is free, there is an admission and parking fee for the EAA AirVenture event. For details, go to: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-tickets

Please register for this event through the AOPA events schedule. (if registration is required)

The seminar will be held in the Exhibit Space 463, located on the corner of W. Waukau and Whitman Road in the AOPA Tent's Program Pavilion.

The AOPA program pavilion is at the rear of the AOPA tent. Signs will be present to guide you.

For more parking passes (required) and further details, go to: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-tickets and scroll down to parking. If you are driving, review this map on how to enter the event: https://www.eaa.org/-/media/files/airventure/maps/2025-airventure-inbound-outbound-maps/specevt_eaa_air_vent_ingoing_traffic_2025.pdf

This is part of EAA AirVenture and does not require pre-registration on the FAA site for this event. This listing is for FAA WINGS credit only.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KOSH
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Claire Urban
Phone: (301) 695-2322
claire.urban@aopa.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

*Important*—While the seminar is free, there is an admission and parking fee for the EAA AirVenture event. For details, go to: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-tickets

Sponsor: AOPA Air Safety Institute

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:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  EA07145032F.pdf