At approximately 1430 Pacific time, the airplane impacted terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The flight instructor and student pilot were killed. Visual conditions prevailed. A witness said the airplane approached her position in a school yard full of children at very low altitude. She thought it was a sailplane because she did not hear any engine noise. Then she saw the airplane turn right and away from her towards rising terrain. The aircraft then “fell” into the trees.
December 10, 2009, Ojai, Calif., Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
At approximately 1430 Pacific time, the airplane impacted terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The flight instructor and student pilot were killed. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed due to a loss of control while maneuvering, killing the flight instructor and student pilot in visual conditions.
- A witness observed the aircraft flying at a very low altitude over a school yard, with no audible engine noise.
- The airplane was seen turning away from the witness's position towards rising terrain before appearing to "fall" into trees.
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