At 1256 Eastern time, the airplane impacted terrain about mile from the approach end of the runway. The pilot was providing rides during a scheduled Lyons Club Fly-In Breakfast. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The Fly-In had been held at least for the past 10 years at the airport, which was owned by the pilot. Visual conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported that the airplane was flying at a low altitude heading towards the west/southwest when it banked, descended, and impacted a field behind a house. One witness stated that the airplane was flying very slow, almost on the edge of a stall. This witness further stated that he heard the engine “throttle up” and then the airplane appeared to stall with the left wing “dipping.” The airplane then descended below the tree line.
June 8, 2008, Fremont, Ohio, Cessna U206C
At 1256 Eastern time, the airplane impacted terrain about mile from the approach end of the runway. The pilot was providing rides during a scheduled Lyons Club Fly-In Breakfast. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The Fly-In had been held at least for the past 10 years at the airport, which was owned by the pilot. Visual conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed near the runway during a Lyons Club Fly-In Breakfast, fatally injuring the pilot (who also owned the airport) and five passengers.
- Witnesses reported the airplane was flying very low and slow, appearing to be on the verge of a stall.
- The engine reportedly throttled up, followed by the airplane appearing to stall with a left wing dip before descending and impacting terrain.
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