November 18, 2012, Burlington, Wis. Grumman American AA-1B

The airplane impacted terrain at about 1320 Central time, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

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Key Takeaways:

  • A private pilot and passenger were fatally injured when their airplane crashed, sustaining substantial damage, under visual conditions.
  • An eyewitness reported the airplane initially in a steep descent with a slight left turn.
  • The aircraft then entered a tight right turn that developed into a spin, leading to a rapid descent and impact with terrain.
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The airplane impacted terrain at about 1320 Central time, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

An eyewitness reported seeing the accident airplane flying toward the airport from the southwest. The airplane appeared to be in a steep descent with a slight left turn. A few moments later, the witness saw the airplane in a tight right turn that developed into a spin. The airplane then rapidly descended toward terrain.

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