Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Private pilot John Berman recalls a distressing night flight during the winter of 2018, when prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures adversely affected his judgment.
As is often the case, several links combining in the accident chain contributed to the accident. ASI explores the links that John could not break and led him to depart on the accident flight in his Velocity XL amateur built aircraft.
ASI’s Real Pilot Stories allow pilots to share their encounter with a dilemma so others can benefit—while comfortable on the ground—from lessons learned the hard way in flight.
Learn more:
Review the Weather Wise: Precipitation and Icing Safety Spotlight
aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/weather-wise-precipitation-and-icing/rules-to-live-by
Take the In-flight Icing quiz
elearning.aopa.org/client/app.html#/quizzes/100078?embedded
Message from ASI Staff
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work.
webforms.aopa.org/give/476387/#!/donation/checkout
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/jointoday.
Click here to receive credit in your ASI education transcript for watching this video:
bit.ly/RPSColdWeatherCatastropheCert
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
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Private pilot John Berman recalls a distressing night flight during the winter of 2018, when prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures adversely affected his judgment.
As is often the case, several links combining in the accident chain contributed to the accident. ASI explores the links that John could not break and led him to depart on the accident flight in his Velocity XL amateur built aircraft.
ASI’s Real Pilot Stories allow pilots to share their encounter with a dilemma so others can benefit—while comfortable on the ground—from lessons learned the hard way in flight.
Learn more:
Review the Weather Wise: Precipitation and Icing Safety Spotlight
aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/weather-wise-precipitation-and-icing/rules-to-live-by
Take the In-flight Icing quiz
elearning.aopa.org/client/app.html#/quizzes/100078?embedded
Message from ASI Staff
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work.
webforms.aopa.org/give/476387/#!/donation/checkout
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/jointoday.
Click here to receive credit in your ASI education transcript for watching this video:
bit.ly/RPSColdWeatherCatastropheCert
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on Twitter:
twitter.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Instagram:
instagram.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Facebook:
facebook.com/flywithaopa
#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying
