Hitchcock Christen Eagle II crashes during aerobatic maneuver in Padang

1 fatality • Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia

A single-engine aircraft crashed into terrain while performing maneuvers at Tabing Airfield in Indonesia.

What happened

On June 23, 2011, at 1020 UTC, a Hitchcock Christen Eagle II, registration N21H, was involved in a fatal accident at Tabing Airfield in Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia. The aircraft, operated by Royal Selangor Flying Club, was performing an aerobatic maneuver when it collided with the terrain. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 2011 HITCHCOCK CHRISTEN EAGLE II accident near Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into terrain while performing maneuvers at Tabing Airfield in Indonesia.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 2011 HITCHCOCK CHRISTEN EAGLE II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 2011 involved a HITCHCOCK CHRISTEN EAGLE II, registration N21H, operated by Royal Selangor Flying Club, at Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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