Incident Overview
During the final approach, witnesses reported that the high-performance homebuilt airplane performed a slip maneuver. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft stalled and rolled off on one wing. The pilot, who held a private pilot certificate and was also an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, had previously worked on the airplane. This flight marked his first time flying the aircraft.
Pilot and Owner Instructions
According to the investigation, the owner had explicitly told the pilot not to fly the airplane prior to his arrival. Despite this warning, the pilot proceeded with the flight.
Designer's Statement
The aircraft's designer stated during the investigation that slipping the airplane was never acceptable under any circumstances. The designer emphasized that the aircraft should never have been slipped.
Investigation Details
The incident is under investigation. No additional information regarding injuries, damage, or other factors has been released.