Fatal crash of experimental Wells StarJammer in HeNan Province

1 fatality • HeNan Province, China

An experimental aircraft crashed during an aerobatic rehearsal flight at ShangJie general aviation Airport.

What happened

On April 25, 2018, at 18:14 local time, an experimental Wells StarJammer aircraft, N49EW, crashed at ShangJie general aviation Airport in HeNan Province, China. The aircraft was being operated by the owner, who was the sole occupant of the plane, during a rehearsal flight for an aerobatic performance. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed by substantial damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 2018 WELLS ELGIN M STARJAMMER NO SERIES accident near HeNan Province, China?

An experimental aircraft crashed during an aerobatic rehearsal flight at ShangJie general aviation Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 2018 WELLS ELGIN M STARJAMMER NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 2018 involved a WELLS ELGIN M STARJAMMER NO SERIES, registration N49EW, at HeNan Province, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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