At approximately 1425 Pacific time, an amateur-built Vans RV-8 lost engine power in the pattern at Grants Pass Airport and struck trees, killing the pilot. The airplane, which had not flown in about a year, had taken off about five minutes earlier. The airport operations director said the pilot/owner was preparing the airplane for sale. The airplane was on downwind when the pilot reported he was having engine problems. However, the pilot extended his downwind well past the approach end of the runway, then turned back toward the airport and crashed a half-mile short of the runway.
June 20, Grants Pass, Ore. / Vans RV-8
At approximately 1425 Pacific time, an amateur-built Vans RV-8 lost engine power in the pattern at Grants Pass Airport and struck trees, killing the pilot. The airplane, which had not flown in about a year, had taken off about five minutes earlier. The airport operations director said the pilot/owner was preparing the airplane for sale. The airplane was on downwind when the pilot reported he was having engine problems. However, the pilot extended his downwind well past the approach end of the runway, then turned back toward the airport and crashed a half-mile short of the runway....
Key Takeaways:
- An amateur-built Vans RV-8 crashed near Grants Pass Airport after losing engine power, killing the pilot.
- The aircraft, which had not flown in about a year and was being prepared for sale, had been airborne for approximately five minutes.
- After reporting engine problems, the pilot excessively extended the downwind leg before crashing a half-mile short of the runway.
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