August 06, Aledo, Texas / Yak 52

At approximately 1715 central time, a Yakovlev YAK 52 experimental/exhibition airplane crashed while doing low-altitude aerobatics, killing the pilot. Witnesses said the pilot was on the back side of a loop when the airplane descended straight down into the ground....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Yakovlev YAK 52 experimental/exhibition airplane crashed during low-altitude aerobatics, killing the pilot.
  • The accident occurred around 1715 CT when witnesses reported the aircraft descended straight down on the back side of a loop.
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At approximately 1715 central time, a Yakovlev YAK 52 experimental/exhibition airplane crashed while doing low-altitude aerobatics, killing the pilot. Witnesses said the pilot was on the back side of a loop when the airplane descended straight down into the ground.

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