What happened
An incident involving the theft of an aircraft occurred at Idlewild Airport when a technician took control of the plane without authorization. After successfully performing an unauthorized takeoff, the aircraft began its ascent. However, while maintaining an altitude of approximately 150 feet, the aircraft experienced a stall.
This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground in the vicinity of the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There was one fatality recorded during the event, involving the individual operating the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Findings
- The incident began with the unauthorized removal of the aircraft from its parked position by a technician.
- The primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring shortly after takeoff.