The airplane was substantially damaged at 0907 Central time during an impact with terrain after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; a third passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The surviving passenger later stated the airplane seemed sluggish and wasnt picking up speed during the takeoff roll. After liftoff, the airplanes stall warning sounded and the pilot slightly leveled the airplane, silencing the warning. The passenger stated that the right wingtip went up high and the nose went down simultaneously when the stall warning horn sounded for the second time.
July 18, 2005, Aurora, Mo. / Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
The airplane was substantially damaged at 0907 Central time during an impact with terrain after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and two passengers were fatally injured; a third passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The surviving passenger later stated the airplane seemed sluggish and wasnt picking up speed during the takeoff roll. After liftoff, the airplanes stall warning sounded and the pilot slightly leveled the airplane, silencing the warning. The passenger stated that the right wingtip went up high and the nose went down simultaneously when the stall warning horn sounded for the second time....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed after takeoff at 0907 CT, causing substantial damage and resulting in three fatalities (pilot, two passengers) and one serious injury.
- The surviving passenger noted the aircraft felt sluggish and struggled to gain speed during the takeoff roll.
- After liftoff, the stall warning sounded twice; during the second warning, the right wing went high and the nose dropped, immediately preceding impact.
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