At about 1503 Atlantic time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 went out of control while holding and crashed into a car dealership near Carolina. The pilot and one person on the ground were killed, and two people on the ground were injured. The pilot was advised to hold VFR over the area because a military are was hot. Radar data showed the airplane began descending during the second trip around the holding pattern. Witnesses at the scene reported a ceiling of 300 feet in light rain, but no thunderstorms.
April 15, Carolina, Puerto Rico / Mitsubishi MU-2B-35
At about 1503 Atlantic time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 went out of control while holding and crashed into a car dealership near Carolina. The pilot and one person on the ground were killed, and two people on the ground were injured. The pilot was advised to hold VFR over the area because a military are was hot. Radar data showed the airplane began descending during the second trip around the holding pattern. Witnesses at the scene reported a ceiling of 300 feet in light rain, but no thunderstorms....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 crashed into a car dealership near Carolina after losing control while holding, resulting in two fatalities (the pilot and one person on the ground) and two injuries on the ground.
- The pilot was advised to hold VFR due to an active military area, and radar indicated the aircraft began descending during the second turn of the holding pattern.
- Witnesses at the scene reported a low ceiling of 300 feet with light rain at the time of the accident.
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