On May 2, 1982, a Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 (registration N3559L) operated by M.m.b. Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Thomson, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Witnesses observed an aircraft performing aerobatics for 15-30 minutes before it crashed nose-down and inverted in a wooded area at the edge of a lake.
Accident Overview
According to witness reports, an aircraft was seen performing aerobatic maneuvers prior to the accident. One witness estimated that the maneuvers were conducted at an altitude between 100 and 300 yards above ground level (AGL). The aircraft had been executing rolls, loops, and spins for approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Final Maneuver and Impact
The last maneuver was initiated from a lower altitude than previous ones. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed in a nose-down, inverted attitude while it was either rolling or turning. The impact point was located in a wooded area at the edge of a lake.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 May 1982 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 accident near Thomson, GA?
Witnesses observed an aircraft performing aerobatics for 15-30 minutes before it crashed nose-down and inverted in a wooded area at the edge of a lake.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 May 1982 involved a Great Lakes 2T-1A-2, registration N3559L, operated by M.m.b. Inc., at Thomson, GA.
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