The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating the accident that took the life of aerobatic pilot competitor Marianne Fox on Wednesday.
“Adventurous, charming, intelligent and caring, Marianne inspired those around her.”
Aerobatics Pilot Marianne Fox Killed in Runway Overrun at St. Augustine
The NTSB and FAA are investigating the accident, which happened March 2 in Florida.
Key Takeaways:
- Aerobatic pilot Marianne Fox died after her aircraft developed engine trouble and crashed during an emergency landing at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ).
- Fox was flying in formation with International Aerobatic Club president Jim Bourke, who reported her plane trailing smoke before she declared an emergency.
- The accident, which resulted in Fox's aircraft going off the runway and coming to rest upside down, is currently under investigation by the NTSB and FAA.
- An accomplished and enthusiastic competitor, Fox had won a regional aerobatics competition in 2021 and was an active volunteer for the International Aerobatic Club.
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