December 22, 2011, Marysville, Ohio, American Champion 8KCAB

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1155 Eastern time, when it impacted the ground while maneuvering. The pilot was performing aerobatics for a re-issuance of his unlimited aerobatic competency card. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane was substantially damaged and its sole occupant pilot fatally injured after impacting the ground during maneuvering.
  • The incident occurred while the pilot was performing aerobatics for the re-issuance of their unlimited aerobatic competency card.
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The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1155 Eastern time, when it impacted the ground while maneuvering. The pilot was performing aerobatics for a re-issuance of his unlimited aerobatic competency card. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

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