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Title:
My Checkride Ended in a Crash
Topic:
Emergency Decision Making and Lessons Learned from a Checkride Accident
Date and Time:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, starting at 19:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Darlene Woelfel
Brief Description:

Join us for a firsthand account of a checkride that took an unexpected turn when a flight control failure resulted in an aircraft accident. This presentation will offer valuable insights into emergency decision-making, handling unexpected situations, and the importance of being prepared when a flight doesn’t go as planned. This event contains 1.5 hours of information.

Select Number:
SW09147071
Location of Seminar:
West Houston Airport
18000 Groschke Rd
Terminal Building 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77084
Directions to Venue:

West Houston Airport is located north of I-10 between Hwy 6 and Barker Cypress Road. 


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  IWS
Seating:
100 seats at the facility, 92 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
ASHLEY MEISSNER
Phone: (281) 492-2130
ashleymeissner.aviation@gmail.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

A big thanks to the sponsors who support the FAA Safety Program:
* West Houston Airport - The weekend fuel discount will apply to attendees flying in
* Refreshments are provided by the Houston 99s
* The FAASTeam and the Houston FSDO

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:
Basic WINGS
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
Master WINGS
½ Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
FAASTeam
National Project:
WINGS
Additional Event Documents: