At approximately 1945 Eastern time, the aircraft was destroyed when it struck terrain while maneuvering. The Airline Transport pilot and an observer were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Preliminary information indicates the airplane was being used for mosquito control. A witness said the airplane passed overhead at low altitude. He heard the engines “throttle back, then rev up and sputter.” He saw the airplane pitch up, roll to the right, and descend into the ground. The airplane immediately caught fire.
September 14, 2006, Fort Meade, Fla. / Piper PA-23-250
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft performing mosquito control operations crashed and was destroyed at approximately 1945 Eastern time, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot and an observer.
- The accident occurred when the airplane struck terrain while maneuvering under visual conditions.
- A witness reported hearing the engines "throttle back, then rev up and sputter" before seeing the aircraft pitch up, roll right, descend into the ground, and immediately catch fire.
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