The warbird was substantially damaged and its Airline Transport-rated pilot fatally injured at 1633 Central time after colliding with power lines and crashing during cruise flight. Instrument conditions prevailed but no flight plan had been filed. Witnesses driving nearby stated the ceiling was low and the visibility poor when the airplane was observed. The airplane continued along an Interstate highway and struck a power line
October 8, 2005, Monterey, Tenn. / Grumman F6F
The warbird was substantially damaged and its Airline Transport-rated pilot fatally injured at 1633 Central time after colliding with power lines and crashing during cruise flight. Instrument conditions prevailed but no flight plan had been filed. Witnesses driving nearby stated the ceiling was low and the visibility poor when the airplane was observed. The airplane continued along an Interstate highway and struck a power line...
Key Takeaways:
- A warbird crashed, fatally injuring its Airline Transport-rated pilot, after colliding with power lines during cruise flight.
- The accident occurred under instrument conditions with low ceiling and poor visibility, and no flight plan had been filed.
- Witnesses observed the airplane flying along an Interstate highway shortly before it struck a power line.
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