Just as ICON Aircraft was celebrating the delivery of its 100th airframe last week came news on Friday that an A5 had crashed during a takeoff attempt in Littlefield, Michigan. This brings to five the number of aircraft involved in accidents and or incidents in 2019, including one that crashed just short of Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) on July 11 after the pilot reportedly ran the aircraft out of fuel. An ICON crashed in mid-June attempting to land on the water with the landing gear extended. In May, an A5 sank following a hard landing, while in March an A5 landed in a bay near Palo Alto, California, although in that incident, the aircraft did not appear to be damaged. In the California incident, the pilot reportedly set the aircraft down following unspecified electrical problems.
Two Hurt in Weekend ICON A5 Accident
Key Takeaways:
- An ICON A5 crashed in Littlefield, Michigan, during an unusual takeoff attempt, resulting in serious injuries to a passenger and minor injuries to the pilot.
- This incident is the fifth accident or incident involving an ICON A5 in 2019, following others attributed to issues like fuel exhaustion and improper landing gear use.
- Video footage of the Michigan crash shows the pilot attempting a circular takeoff, struggling to gain altitude, and ultimately striking a tree before plunging back into the water.
- ICON Aircraft has acknowledged the incident and is cooperating with authorities as they gather information.
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