Initial Post
Research an accident/incident involving a general aviation aircraft (Skybrary) using the link below. (do NOT choose commercial or military aircraft accidents/incidents)
Link: https://skybrary.aero/articles/general-aviation-ga
For your initial post, choose an accident/incident where either atmospheric conditions or a specific weather event contributed to the accident/incident.
Construct an engaging initial post that addresses the following points:
- Paragraph 1: Briefly summarize, in your own words, the aircraft accident/incident based on your research. In your summary, highlight the causes of the accident/incident based on the results of the accident/incident investigation.
- Paragraph 2: Using your knowledge of weather and its impacts on flight, add additional details regarding the specific weather situation that contributed to the accident/incident, integrating and making specific and direct connections to related concepts and information presented in the Module 5 Lesson (see attachment for lesson material)
Embed at least one graphic or video within your post (do not attach) that helps visualize some aspect of your initial post discussion.
- To embed a YouTube video, simply paste the video URL into your post.
- To embed images from the web directly into the discussion post, review the Canvas resource
For your initial post only: Before making your initial post to the discussion forum, submit a file containing your initial post in the Module 5-6 Discussion: Putting it All Together – Initial Post Originality Check assignment on the next page of the module for a check of the originality of your work. Then, return to this discussion forum and submit your initial post. Be aware that you will receive zero points for your discussion post if you do not upload your initial post for the originality check.