The airplane was substantially damaged at about 0830 Central time when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The solo private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplane was an estimated 300 to 500 feet in the air when its engines sounded like they were cutting out. The witness added it appeared the airplane was trying to make a 180-degree turn back to the runway, before it abruptly descended and impacted the ground just short of the airports runway.
April 15, 2011, De Queen, Ark., Beechcraft E-55 Baron
The airplane was substantially damaged at about 0830 Central time when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The solo private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplane was an estimated 300 to 500 feet in the air when its engines sounded like they were cutting out.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot was fatally injured and their airplane substantially damaged after impacting terrain shortly after takeoff.
- Witnesses reported the airplane's engines sounding like they were cutting out at an altitude of 300-500 feet.
- The pilot attempted a 180-degree turn back to the runway before the aircraft abruptly descended and crashed just short of the airport.
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