A student and examiner were killed in an accident that occurred during a flight exam at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, yesterday morning. Structural failure might have played a part in the accident as one wing of the Piper PA-28 Cherokee departed the airplane before it impacted the ground.
Structural Failure Possible in Flight Exam Crash
Key Takeaways:
- A student pilot and a FAA designated pilot examiner were killed in an accident during a flight exam at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.
- Structural failure is suspected, as one wing of the Piper PA-28 Cherokee reportedly detached from the airplane before impact.
- Embry-Riddle's president expressed profound sadness and confirmed the university is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause.
- The accident occurred despite Embry-Riddle having an exceptional safety record, recognized by achieving high industry safety standards and maintaining a very low accident rate historically.
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