At 10:22 MDT, the pilot and passenger in an Aerostar 601P died when the aircraft crashed near Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. IMC prevailed along the intended route of flight, and the pilot departed VFR with the intent of activating a filed IFR flight plan after takeoff. Just after liftoff, a witness observed the airplane make an immediate steep turn. The airplane crashed 2.5 nm southeast of the airport.
Apr. 23, Ruidoso, N.M. / Smith Aerostar 601P
At 10:22 MDT, the pilot and passenger in an Aerostar 601P died when the aircraft crashed near Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. IMC prevailed along the intended route of flight, and the pilot departed VFR with the intent of activating a filed IFR flight plan after takeoff. Just after liftoff, a witness observed the airplane make an immediate steep turn. The airplane crashed 2.5 nm southeast of the airport....
Key Takeaways:
- An Aerostar 601P crashed near Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and passenger.
- The pilot departed VFR into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), intending to activate an IFR flight plan after takeoff.
- A witness reported the aircraft made an immediate steep turn shortly after liftoff before crashing 2.5 nm southeast of the airport.
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