June 18, Antioch, Calif. / Yakovlev YAK 52

At 1238 pacific time, a Yakolev Yak 52 airplane crashed while maneuvering near Antioch, killing the pilot. Witnesses said the airplane was performing a loop when it struck the ground nose-low....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Yakolev Yak 52 airplane crashed near Antioch at 12:38 PM Pacific time.
  • The pilot was killed when the aircraft struck the ground nose-low.
  • Witnesses reported the plane was performing a loop maneuver prior to the crash.
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At 1238 pacific time, a Yakolev Yak 52 airplane crashed while maneuvering near Antioch, killing the pilot. Witnesses said the airplane was performing a loop when it struck the ground nose-low.

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