At about 1700 eastern time, a Hispano Aviacion HA-200 Saeta crashed in Perry, killing the pilot. Witnesses said the aircraft appeared to be moving slowly during the takeoff and initial climb and stayed at a high pitch attitude after it had rotated. The airplane then entered a 90-degree banking turn to the left, as if the pilot was attempting to make it back to the airport. During the turn the aircraft crashed.
May 05, Perry, Ga. / Hispano Aviacion HA-200-Saeta
At about 1700 eastern time, a Hispano Aviacion HA-200 Saeta crashed in Perry, killing the pilot. Witnesses said the aircraft appeared to be moving slowly during the takeoff and initial climb and stayed at a high pitch attitude after it had rotated. The airplane then entered a 90-degree banking turn to the left, as if the pilot was attempting to make it back to the airport. During the turn the aircraft crashed....
Key Takeaways:
- A Hispano Aviacion HA-200 Saeta crashed in Perry around 1700 eastern time, resulting in the pilot's death.
- Witnesses observed the aircraft moving slowly with a high pitch attitude during takeoff and initial climb.
- The airplane then entered a sharp 90-degree left turn, possibly an attempt to return to the airport, before crashing during the maneuver.
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