If ever there were an object lesson on preflight checks, the NTSB investigation into the fatal crash of a factory demonstrator Remos GX light sport aircraft in January indicates that the left aileron might not have been properly connected. The trailerable Remos has folding wings, and the NTSB wrote: “… the left aileron’s quick release rod-connector was not connected to the quick connector release fork … and control continuity could not be established.” The airplane crashed on takeoff, killing the photographer passenger and seriously injuring the company demo pilot. It was the first flight of the day, and occurred during the Sebring Light Sport Expo at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. The left wing had been folded overnight and extended just before takeoff.
Evidence Indicates Remos’ Aileron Not Connected
Key Takeaways:
- A fatal crash of a Remos GX light sport aircraft occurred during takeoff, killing a photographer passenger and seriously injuring the demo pilot.
- The NTSB investigation indicates the left aileron's quick-release rod-connector was not properly connected, preventing control continuity.
- The incident happened after the aircraft's folding wing had been extended just before the first flight of the day, highlighting the critical importance of preflight checks.
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