The airplane sustained substantial damage at approximately 1630 Eastern time when it impacted terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The passenger subsequently reported the pilot was executing a turn when the airplane went straight down toward the terrain. The airplane impacted in a wooded area and came to rest in a nose-down attitude. Investigators established continuity to all flight-control surfaces.
February 15, 2011, Americus, Ind., Taylorcraft DCO-65
The airplane sustained substantial damage at approximately 1630 Eastern time when it impacted terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and caused serious injuries to its pilot and passenger after losing control and impacting terrain during a maneuver.
- The passenger reported the aircraft went straight down during a turn, and investigators confirmed continuity to all flight-control surfaces.
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