The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted terrain at about 1500 Mountain time, killing the Student pilot, its sole occupant. The airplane was destroyed. Visual conditions prevailed. The Student pilot was flying her third solo flight of the flight training syllabus. The student was to depart, go to the Buckeye Airport, perform at least one landing, taxi back, and takeoff, then proceed to a practice area south of the departure airport, perform maneuvers and return.
February 1, 2006, Buckeye, Ariz. / Beechcraft F33A Bonanza
The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted terrain at about 1500 Mountain time, killing the Student pilot, its sole occupant. The airplane was destroyed. Visual conditions prevailed. The Student pilot was flying her third solo flight of the flight training syllabus. The student was to depart, go to the Buckeye Airport, perform at least one landing, taxi back, and takeoff, then proceed to a practice area south of the departure airport, perform maneuvers and return....
Key Takeaways:
- A student pilot died when her airplane crashed during an uncontrolled descent on her third solo flight.
- The airplane was destroyed and she was the sole occupant; visual conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
- The flight plan included practicing landings at a different airport before proceeding to a practice area for maneuvers.
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