At about 14:45 eastern time, a homebuilt Kitfox crashed while maneuvering over a residential area, killing both aboard. Witnesses said the airplane was circling at 15 to 20 feet above the trees and power lines with bank angles approaching 90 degrees. The owner of the airplane said the pilot had approximately 450 hours of total time, with 30 hours in make and model, including 22 in the accident airplane in the last 30 days.
August 11, Byron, N.Y. / Kitfox
At about 14:45 eastern time, a homebuilt Kitfox crashed while maneuvering over a residential area, killing both aboard. Witnesses said the airplane was circling at 15 to 20 feet above the trees and power lines with bank angles approaching 90 degrees. The owner of the airplane said the pilot had approximately 450 hours of total time, with 30 hours in make and model, including 22 in the accident airplane in the last 30 days....
Key Takeaways:
- A homebuilt Kitfox crashed in a residential area, killing both occupants.
- Witnesses reported the aircraft was performing aggressive maneuvers at an extremely low altitude (15-20 feet) with steep bank angles before the crash.
- The pilot had 450 total flight hours, with 30 hours in the Kitfox make and model, including 22 hours in the accident aircraft recently.
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