At about 1030 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was fatally injured. There were no reported witnesses to the accident. A preliminary review of the airplanes radar track shows the airplane conducting several “back-n-forth” maneuvers. Prior to disappearing from radar at 1027, the airplane appeared to be conducting a gentle right-hand turn; the last radar hit had the airplane at 7900 feet MSL with a ground speed of approximately 50 knots.
February 1, 2009, Elbert, Colo. Mooney M20C
At about 1030 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was fatally injured. There were no reported witnesses to the accident.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot was fatally injured and their airplane substantially damaged after a loss of control while maneuvering at approximately 1030 Mountain time.
- Radar data showed the airplane conducting several "back-n-forth" maneuvers before its final radar hit during a gentle right-hand turn.
- The last recorded radar contact indicated the aircraft was at 7900 feet MSL with a ground speed of about 50 knots before disappearing.
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