The airplane collided with a vehicle at about 1500 Eastern time during takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot and lone passenger in the airplane were not injured; the two vehicle occupants were killed. After becoming airborne, the pilot remained close to the runway and passed to the right of the Jeep, impacting it. He performed a 180-degree turn and landed uneventfully. Following the collision, the Jeep impacted trees. Preliminary examination of the Jeep revealed pieces of airplane fabric in its interior.
February 1, 2009, Tallahassee, Fla., Piper PA-18-150
The airplane collided with a vehicle at about 1500 Eastern time during takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot and lone passenger in the airplane were not injured; the two vehicle occupants were killed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane collided with a Jeep during takeoff, resulting in the deaths of the two vehicle occupants.
- The airplane sustained substantial damage, but its commercial pilot and lone passenger were uninjured and able to land safely after the collision.
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