The article on Fear of Landing discusses a tragic incident involving the Icon A5, an amphibious light-sport aircraft marketed as nearly unstallable due to its unique design features like the Angle of Attack (AoA) gauge. Despite these safety measures, the plane crashed in May 2017, resulting in two fatalities. The investigation revealed that the pilot, although experienced in other aircraft types, might have had inadequate training on this specific model's characteristics and limitations. The crash highlights critical issues regarding pilot familiarity with new technology and underscores the importance of comprehensive training when transitioning to different aircraft types.
