Fatal Aerobatic Accident Involving an Extra 330/SC Near Keystone Heights, Florida (N330SL)

Accident Overview and Flight Details On November 8, 2025, at 1038 eastern standard time, an Extra 330/SC, N330SL, was destroyed in an accident near Keystone Heights, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. The owner of the aircraft had flown it from St. Augustine, Florida, to Keystone Heights Airport (42J) that morning to use the aerobatic box. The owner stated that he and several other pilots planned to practice aerobatic routines for an upcoming competition. After completing his own practice routine and reporting no issues with the aircraft, the owner landed, refueled the airplane, and allowed another pilot to board and depart for a practice flight.