September 8, 2008, Pueblo, Colo., Diamond DA20-C1

At approximately 1147 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impacting terrain. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to eyewitnesses, the airplane was conducting pattern work when it banked left and impacted terrain.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane was substantially damaged after impacting terrain around 1147 Mountain time.
  • The flight instructor and student pilot onboard were seriously injured.
  • Eyewitnesses reported the aircraft banked left and crashed during pattern work, despite visual conditions.
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At approximately 1147 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impacting terrain. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to eyewitnesses, the airplane was conducting pattern work when it banked left and impacted terrain.

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