Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN91DTE02

CALHAN, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N939PC

CRESAWN PITTS S1-C

Analysis

THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED PERFORMING AEROBATICS - SPIN, IMMELMAN, AND TAIL SLIDE - WITHIN AN APPROVED AEROBATIC BOX. IT SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED THE GROUND IN AN INVERTED ATTITUDE WITH LITTLE OR NO ROTATION OR FORWARD SPEED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRCRAFT CONTROL TO AVOID TERRAIN COLLISION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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