At approximately 1450 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a dual loss of engine power. The commercial pilot and three passengers were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplanes engines were making a “popping” sound during the descent. The propellers were turning and the airplane was moving at a “good rate of speed” as it passed through his field of view. The impact was not witnessed.
October 6, 2009, Aurora, Texas, Beech 100
At approximately 1450 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a dual loss of engine power. The commercial pilot and three passengers were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplanes engines were making a "popping" sound during the descent.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and its commercial pilot and three passengers were seriously injured after a dual loss of engine power.
- Witnesses observed the aircraft's engines making a "popping" sound during descent, although the propellers appeared to be turning at a good rate of speed.
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