During the turn, the right wing dropped and the airplane nosed down toward the terrain. The airplane then executed a right turn to the east. A witness observed the airplane at a low altitude flying north. Visual conditions prevailed.Īccording to the airplane owner, the two pilots were planning to conduct a local flight to practice basic agricultural flight maneuvers. The airplane sustained substantial damage at about 1745 Central time when it collided with terrain during low-level maneuvering. June 2, 2022, Bowling Green, MO Aeronca 7AC Champ Unable to restore power or make the runway, the pilot performed a forced landing, colliding with small trees. The pilot turned the airplane to land back on the runway while attempting to restore engine power. Visual conditions prevailed.Īccording to the pilot, while on climbout from the airport, the engine surged rapidly three times during initial climb and then stopped producing power. Thurston TA16 Trojan ExperimentalĪt about 1315 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it lost engine power shortly after takeoff. The airplane came to rest in an approximate 40-degree nose-down attitude. The turn rate increased and the airplane impacted the ground seconds later. A few seconds later, the airplane began to descend, and then began another climb, followed by a right turn. According to a video of the accident flight, the engine sounded smooth and continuous as the airplane lifted off and transitioned into climb. According to the witness, the pilot and pilot-rated passenger planned the accident flight to troubleshoot the performance deficiency. They performed two attempted takeoffs and aborted both due to performance issues. Visual conditions prevailed.Ī witness reported flying the accident airplane with the pilot about two weeks before the accident. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured.
The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1218 Pacific time when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff. All major structural components were within the debris field and a fuel odor was present. Evidence at the accident scene was consistent with the airplane impacting terrain in a steep, nose- and right-wing-low attitude. Visual conditions prevailed.Īccording to witnesses, the pilot departed about 1115 for a “local aerobatic flight.” At about 1130, three witnesses 0.6 NM from the accident site observed the airplane in a steep descent with level wings as it disappeared from their view behind trees. Hornet LSA ExperimentalĪt about 1130 Pacific time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances. Due to their injuries, the occupants were not able to provide statements describing the circumstances leading to the accident.
Witnesses reported seeing the airplane heading east before it turned south and impacted the golf course. The pilot canceled IFR while on approach to Wings Field. Visual conditions prevailed the flight operated on an IFR flight plan. The private pilot and passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1527 Eastern time when it impacted a golf course under unknown circumstances.
The left outboard wing was substantially damaged. The airplane came to rest upright in the field. The student pilot reported that, as the airplane was about 150-200 feet AGL in its initial climb, the “engine locked up.” After the loss of engine power, a forced landing to a vacant field south of the airport was made. The student pilot received minor injuries and the flight instructor received serious injuries. Grumman AA-1B Trainer/TR-2Īt about 1215 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged in an off-airport landing shortly after takeoff following engine failure.
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