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Podcast: Flight Safety Detectives
Episode: Fuel & Fatal Choices - Lessons from July SR22T Crash - Episode 287
Description: A Cirrus SR22T in North Carolina killed the pilot and his entire family. The known details of this July 2025 crash raise serious questions about pilot decisions throughout the flight.The pilot was flying from Florida to North Carolina and ran into trouble early in the trip. The plane experienced electrical problems that worsened throughout the trip. Despite having opportunities to land at several airports, the pilot continued. The aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed a few miles from the destination, killing everyone on board.Several pilot decisions increased the risk of the flight...