Accident Details
On May 19, 2013, at 1015 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Pitts S-2B aircraft, Turkish registration TC-AYT, was destroyed following a collision with terrain. The accident occurred during an aerobatic flight near Adana, Turkey. The aircraft was operated by a private owner. The pilot was fatally injured.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Turkey. Further information can be obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Maltepe, Turkey.
Aircraft Information
The Pitts S-2B is a two-seat, single-engine aerobatic biplane. No additional details about the aircraft's maintenance history or the pilot's qualifications were provided in the initial report.