Showing off kills two

These November 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Skybolt Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Altus, Okla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had a reputation for performing low-level, high-performance maneuvers. The airport's line chief said he saw the pilot take off earlier and perform a high-speed low pass about half a wing length off the ground waving his wings to the people at his hangar. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on November 7th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.