Ultralight Crash in Chonburi Kills Pilot Due to Wing Fabric Failure
An X-AIR HAWK ultralight crashed in Chonburi, Thailand, killing the pilot and injuring a passenger. The accident was caused by deteriorated wing fabric and…
On June 25, 2023, a DAVID BROWN/U BALLDIN/T MORGAN ZENITH STOL CH701 was involved in an aviation accident near Arnaudville, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed resulting in exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. The low altitude at which the flight was conducted contributed to the outcome. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed resulting in exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. The low altitude at which the flight was conducted contributed to the outcome.
— NTSB Determination
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