At about 1713 Central time, the ultralight aircraft was substantially damaged on impacting terrain. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. One witness estimated the aircraft reached 300 to 400 feet above the ground after taking off. The witness heard the engine power decrease, while the aircraft pitch increased as the altitude remained about the same. He observed the aircraft turn to the north and then it “tip-stalled” and spun into the ground. He heard the engine power increase as the aircraft spun.
May 2, 2010, Haysville, Kan., CGS Hawk
At about 1713 Central time, the ultralight aircraft was substantially damaged on impacting terrain. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. One witness estimated the aircraft reached 300 to 400 feet above the ground after taking off.
Key Takeaways:
- An ultralight aircraft crashed around 1713 Central time, resulting in the pilot's fatal injury and substantial damage to the aircraft under visual conditions.
- A witness observed the aircraft experience a decrease in engine power and an increase in pitch at a constant altitude shortly after takeoff, leading to a "tip-stall" and spin into the ground.
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