The airplane was substantially damaged at 0907 Central time during an impact with terrain after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; a third passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The surviving passenger later stated the airplane seemed sluggish and wasnt picking up speed during the takeoff roll. After liftoff, the airplanes stall warning sounded and the pilot slightly leveled the airplane, silencing the warning. The passenger stated that the right wingtip went up high and the nose went down simultaneously when the stall warning horn sounded for the second time.
July 18, 2005, Aurora, Mo. / Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
The airplane was substantially damaged at 0907 Central time during an impact with terrain after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; a third passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The surviving passenger later stated the airplane seemed sluggish and wasnt picking up speed during the takeoff roll. After liftoff, the airplanes stall warning sounded and the pilot slightly leveled the airplane, silencing the warning. The passenger stated that the right wingtip went up high and the nose went down simultaneously when the stall warning horn sounded for the second time....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in three fatalities, one serious injury, and substantial aircraft damage.
- The surviving passenger noted the airplane felt "sluggish" and failed to gain sufficient speed during the takeoff roll.
- Following liftoff, the aircraft experienced repeated stall warnings, with the second warning immediately preceding an uncontrolled roll and nose-down impact.
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