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Kirby Chambliss OK After Crash

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Key Takeaways:

  • Aerobatic champion Kirby Chambliss survived the crash of his Red Bull Zivko Edge 540 due to engine failure while practicing for an airshow in El Salvador.
  • The incident, witnessed by fellow pilot Skip Stewart, resulted in the aircraft being a total loss after crashing into a rocky ravine and flipping over.
  • Despite the severe crash, Chambliss walked away with only superficial scrapes and bruises and received prompt rescue from the El Salvadorian military.
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Renowned aerobatic champion Kirby Chambliss walked away from the crash of his Red Bull Zivko Edge 540 on Wednesday after suffering an engine failure while practicing for an airshow in El Salvador.

Preparing for the upcoming Ilopango Air Show scheduled for this weekend, Chambliss was in formation with fellow airshow pilot Skip Stewart when the Zivko’s engine failed at low altitude over rough terrain off the end of the runway. Stewart described the crash sequence in the following message on his Facebook page:

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