Kitfox didn't make it, apparently a traditional stall spin. Passenger was killed. Passenger was a mechanic and instructor and long time member of our EAA chapter, former president. We know he would not have tried to do a 180. It appears when the engine quit they were only about 200 ft. high, according to witnesses and there was about 2,200 feet of clear ground in front of them. Pilot is critical. We can only imagine what went on in the cockpit in those last few seconds.
A reminder for all of us, land straight ahead. They would have been better off if they had done so, even if it meant running into an obstacle on the ground at 25 or 40 mph, rather than crashing in an uncontrolled situation.
A reminder for all of us, land straight ahead. They would have been better off if they had done so, even if it meant running into an obstacle on the ground at 25 or 40 mph, rather than crashing in an uncontrolled situation.