A student and examiner were killed in an accident that occurred during a flight exam at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, yesterday morning. Structural failure might have played a part in the accident as one wing of the Piper PA-28 Cherokee departed the airplane before it impacted the ground.
Structural Failure Possible in Flight Exam Crash
Key Takeaways:
- A flight exam accident at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University resulted in the deaths of a student pilot and an FAA examiner.
- Structural failure is suspected, with one wing of the Piper PA-28 Cherokee reportedly detaching from the aircraft before impact.
- The university is cooperating with authorities, including the Volusia County Sheriff and FAA, to determine the cause of the crash.
- Embry-Riddle maintains an otherwise exceptional safety record, recognized by industry standards and a previously very low accident rate.
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