At approximately 1445 central time, a Mooney M20C crashed near Amarillo, Texas, after the pilot reported having chest pains. The pilot was killed. The pilot departed Amarillo and requested flight following for a VFR cross-country trip. A few minutes later, he reported chest pains and advised he was returning to Amarillo. Witnesses and the recorded radar track showed the airplane entered a steep descending right turn.
January 03, Amarillo, Texas / Mooney M20C
At approximately 1445 central time, a Mooney M20C crashed near Amarillo, Texas, after the pilot reported having chest pains. The pilot was killed. The pilot departed Amarillo and requested flight following for a VFR cross-country trip. A few minutes later, he reported chest pains and advised he was returning to Amarillo. Witnesses and the recorded radar track showed the airplane entered a steep descending right turn....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20C crashed near Amarillo, Texas, resulting in the pilot's death.
- The pilot reported experiencing chest pains shortly after departing Amarillo and was attempting to return to the airport.
- Witnesses and radar data indicate the airplane entered a steep, descending right turn before the crash.
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