At approximately 0730 central time, an amateur-built RV-4 crashed while maneuvering in fog near Homer, killing the pilot and passenger. The non-instrument-rated pilot took off from Homer Municipal Airport in conditions of fog, low ceilings and half-mile visibility for a cross-country flight. He made a right downwind departure and struck 30-foot trees in a nearby marsh.
November 25, Homer, La. / Vans RV-4
At approximately 0730 central time, an amateur-built RV-4 crashed while maneuvering in fog near Homer, killing the pilot and passenger. The non-instrument-rated pilot took off from Homer Municipal Airport in conditions of fog, low ceilings and half-mile visibility for a cross-country flight. He made a right downwind departure and struck 30-foot trees in a nearby marsh....
Key Takeaways:
- An amateur-built RV-4 crashed near Homer at 0730 central time, killing both the non-instrument-rated pilot and passenger.
- The pilot had departed Homer Municipal Airport in dense fog, low ceilings, and half-mile visibility, striking 30-foot trees during a right downwind departure.
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