R.I.P. Scout26
Looks like it would have happened the next time he did any stunt flying.
That wing just folded up like there was a missing or loose couple of bolts somewhere.Makes me wonder how it could take off in the first place I'd be real interested in what the investigation reveals. I bet the mechanic is on his way to Venezuela about now.Looks like it would have happened the next time he did any stunt flying.
Holy hell. It's like giving a loaded gun to a chimpanzee...
the last thing you need is rabies. You're already angry enough as it is.OTOH, there wouldn't be a tweeker left in Georgia...
BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! AND THROW SOME STEAK ON THE GRILL!
That wing just folded up like there was a missing or loose couple of bolts somewhere. . . .
Looks like an old Cessna or Piper ag model. Neither of which have been produced in almost forty years so you can imagine corrosive chemicals, probably third world standards of “maintenance”, etc taking their toll plus other abuse.
Type: Piper PA-25-235 PawneeOwner/operator: privateRegistration: XB-ABMMSN: 25-3601Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)Category: AccidentLocation: San Pedro, Navolato, Sinaloa - MexicoPhase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)Nature: Demo/Airshow/DisplayDeparture airport: Destination airport: Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sourcesNarrative:A Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee crashed after the the left-hand wing failed after an emergency hopper release of (pink dyed) water during a gender reveal party.The pilot died.