ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 149181
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| Date: | Sunday 16 September 2012 |
| Time: | 11:38 |
| Type: | ultralight |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hernando County Airport , FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hernando County Airport |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Witnesses said that the ultra-light took off from the north end of the airport and was heading east, but started struggling once it reached about 200 feet.
The aircraft then appeared to have stalled, spiraling to the ground and bursting into flames.
The pilot did not survive the crash.
Sources:
http://www2.hernandotoday.com/news/hernando-news/2012/sep/16/2/ultra-light-pilot-dies-in-hernando-crash-ar-502657/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Sep-2012 03:49 | gerard57 | Added |
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