Two fatalities on training flight

[Tarheelpilot]

I didn't know the student but only one degree of separation from him. Very sad outcome. Just a reminder for us all to be safe.


http://www.kyma.com/news/local-man-dies-in-louisiana-plane-crash/474473669

 

[RyanB]

My condolences. Nobody is immune to these tragedies.

 

[JonH]

I'd be interested in the NTSB findings. It seems like a great crew.

 

[Tarheelpilot]

I'd be interested in the NTSB findings. It seems like a great crew.

Since it's the norm here my speculation based on no facts and pure conjecture: instructor complacency because of an above average skill set in the student and student paying more attention to the gps than to the wires resulting in late field exit.

I doubt the NTSB will be able to figure out what caused the late pull up if it wasn't mechanical in nature.

 

[MAKG1]

Since it's the norm here my speculation based on no facts and pure conjecture: instructor complacency because of an above average skill set in the student and student paying more attention to the gps than to the wires resulting in late field exit.

I doubt the NTSB will be able to figure out what caused the late pull up if it wasn't mechanical in nature.

Lots of other things could do that, too. Like taking off with nose down trim.

 

[Tarheelpilot]

Lots of other things could do that, too. Like taking off with nose down trim.

True. I doubt they could have flown to a field and setup a spray pattern if the aircraft was that far out of trim.

 

[AKBill]

Sad event for sure.. Small mistakes can be deadly when flying. Pray this is the last loss of live in GA this year.

 

[sferguson524]

Sad event for sure.. Small mistakes can be deadly when flying. Pray this is the last loss of live in GA this year.

Would be nice if it was, but I have little faith.