At 1130 mountain time, an amateur-built Vans RV-6A lost engine power on initial climb from Fort Collins Downtown Airpark and crashed. The pilot and passenger were killed. Witnesses reported the airplane had just taken off and was climbing to the east when they heard the engine stop. The witnesses said the airplane turned toward the airport, departed controlled flight and crashed near the southeast corner of the airport.
June 28, Fort Collins, Colo. / Vans RV-6A
At 1130 mountain time, an amateur-built Vans RV-6A lost engine power on initial climb from Fort Collins Downtown Airpark and crashed. The pilot and passenger were killed. Witnesses reported the airplane had just taken off and was climbing to the east when they heard the engine stop. The witnesses said the airplane turned toward the airport, departed controlled flight and crashed near the southeast corner of the airport....
Key Takeaways:
- An amateur-built Vans RV-6A crashed shortly after takeoff from Fort Collins Downtown Airpark due to a loss of engine power.
- Witnesses observed the aircraft turn back towards the airport after the engine stopped, then depart controlled flight before crashing.
- The accident resulted in the fatalities of both the pilot and passenger.
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