At about 1750 Pacific time, the unlicensed pilot of an unregistered Sabre Trike 330 lost control during an unintentional takeoff near Jean. The pilot was killed. The owner of the aircraft said the pilot was going to taxi the aircraft, but inadvertently became airborne. The owner said, after a series of up and down movements, the aircraft stalled, turned, and went straight in. The owner was not aware that the aircraft did not comply with the requirements of FAR 103, which specifies the requirements an aircraft must meet in order to operate as an ultralight vehicle.
May 19, Jean, Nev. / Sabre Trike 330
At about 1750 Pacific time, the unlicensed pilot of an unregistered Sabre Trike 330 lost control during an unintentional takeoff near Jean. The pilot was killed. The owner of the aircraft said the pilot was going to taxi the aircraft, but inadvertently became airborne. The owner said, after a series of up and down movements, the aircraft stalled, turned, and went straight in. The owner was not aware that the aircraft did not comply with the requirements of FAR 103, which specifies the requirements an aircraft must meet in order to operate as an ultralight vehicle....
Key Takeaways:
- An unlicensed pilot died after an unregistered Sabre Trike 330 crashed during an unintentional takeoff near Jean.
- The pilot, intending to taxi, inadvertently became airborne, leading to a series of erratic movements before the aircraft stalled and crashed.
- The aircraft owner was unaware the Trike did not comply with FAR 103 ultralight vehicle requirements.
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