The NTSB has released its preliminary report regarding last week’s tragic Icon A5 crash that killed Icon Aircraft’s engineer fellow and chief test pilot Jon Karkow, who had been with the team for a decade, and the recently hired director of engineering Cagri Sever to whom Karkow was providing a familiarization flight in the A5.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Icon Accident Report
Key Takeaways:
- The NTSB's preliminary report details the fatal Icon A5 crash that killed chief test pilot Jon Karkow and director of engineering Cagri Sever during a familiarization flight.
- A witness observed the aircraft flying low over a lake, pitching upward, and turning left before impact; the NTSB's early indication points to controlled flight into terrain, pending further investigation.
- Icon Aircraft described the loss of Karkow and Sever as a devastating personal tragedy, viewing them as passionate engineers and "family members."
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