Former aerobatic champion and Red Bull Air Race winner Mike Mangold died over the weekend when his single-engine Aero L-39 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Apple Valley Airport (APV) in California. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.
Mike Mangold Dies in L-39 Crash
Key Takeaways:
- Former aerobatic champion and Red Bull Air Race winner Mike Mangold died when his single-engine Aero L-39 crashed shortly after takeoff from Apple Valley Airport.
- Mangold was an exceptionally accomplished pilot, having flown F-4 Phantoms for the U.S. Air Force, worked as a commercial pilot, and competed extensively in aerobatic airshows.
- He notably won the Red Bull Air Race World Championship twice and also competed in the Reno Air Race.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash, which had two people aboard at the time.
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