At about 1100 Pacific time, the airplane collided with terrain, causing substantial damage. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries to his back. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was performing stall maneuvers to determine if the airplanes canard met specifications. He had tufted the canard to observe its aerodynamic characteristics. He entered a stall at 7000 feet msl, about 3200 feet agl. The main wing stalled prior to the canard, and the airplane began an uncontrolled, flat descent at about 200 feet per minute. The airplane collided with the ground in a slight nose-high attitude.
April 16, 2010, North Las Vegas, Nev., Cozy Mark IV Experimental
At about 1100 Pacific time, the airplane collided with terrain, causing substantial damage. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries to his back. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was performing stall maneuvers to determine if the airplanes canard met specifications. He had tufted the canard to observe its aerodynamic characteristics.
Key Takeaways:
- A commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and his airplane substantial damage after colliding with terrain during a test flight.
- The incident occurred while performing stall maneuvers to assess the aircraft's canard specifications.
- The main wing unexpectedly stalled prior to the canard, leading to an uncontrolled, flat descent and subsequent impact.
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