Low altitude roll results in fatality

This July 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Aero Vodochody L-29. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Tehachapi, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane was participating in three-airplane formation flight. A commercial pilot with approximately 3,300 hours was in the front seat, while an airline transport pilot with approximately 18,900 hours was in the back seat. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on July 11th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.