The wreckage debris field from the November 18 crash of a 2021 Cessna 208B EX Caravan in Snohomish, Washington. [Credit: NTSB]
Key Takeaways:
A 2021 Cessna 208B EX Caravan experienced an inflight breakup during a test flight in Snohomish, Washington, on November 18, killing all four highly experienced crew members.
The aircraft was leased to Raisbeck Engineering and was conducting baseline performance tests for an aerodynamic drag reduction system, prior to any modifications being installed.
The NTSB's preliminary investigation indicates the right wing separated from the airframe before impact, likely while the crew was performing accelerated stall maneuvers.
A 2021 Cessna 208B EX Caravan was downed in Snohomish, Washington, after it experienced an inflight breakup during test flight maneuvers last month, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The NTSB confirmed the details of the November 18 accident that killed four people in a preliminary investigation report that it released Sunday.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
