2024 Breese 2 Accident Near Culpeper Regional Airport (N99VY)

Accident Overview and Flight Details On May 17, 2024, at approximately 1430 eastern daylight time, an M-Squared Aircraft Inc. Breese 2 airplane, registration N99VY, was involved in an accident near the Culpeper Regional Airport (CJR) in Culpeper, Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was operated as a test flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to a representative of Flying Club 1 Inc., the owner of the aircraft, the pilot intended to complete a local flight to practice air work and aerodynamic stalls. This was the pilot's first solo flight in this specific make and model, following 4 to 5 hours of dual flight training in similar aircraft. The representative and the pilot conducted an hour-long preflight inspection with no anomalies noted. The representative observed the engine start, warm-up, and run-up, all of which sounded normal. A video of the takeoff and initial climb showed the aircraft lifting off from runway 22 and climbing on a runway heading for about 10 seconds, with continuous engine sound. The representative observed the aircraft turn to the west in a right turn with a normal bank angle and climb. Shortly after, the aircraft turned sharper to the right and disappeared from view. The engine noise remained audible throughout the time the aircraft was visible.