At 13:00 CST, an Extra 300S experienced a failure of the upper left longeron and a cross member at the horizontal stabilizer attach point. The failure occurred when the pilot entered a roll maneuver while practicing for an airshow. The pilot was able to land the airplane without further incident. The pilot was not injured.
March 24, Dow, Ill. / Extra 300S
At 13:00 CST, an Extra 300S experienced a failure of the upper left longeron and a cross member at the horizontal stabilizer attach point. The failure occurred when the pilot entered a roll maneuver while practicing for an airshow. The pilot was able to land the airplane without further incident. The pilot was not injured....
Key Takeaways:
- An Extra 300S aircraft experienced structural failure, specifically of the upper left longeron and a cross member at the horizontal stabilizer attach point.
- The failure occurred during a roll maneuver while the pilot was practicing for an airshow.
- Despite the structural damage, the pilot was able to safely land the airplane without injury.
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