SR-22 Crash, with a twist

On 2/27/2007 11:14:21 AM, "Viperdoc" wrote:

There is a Cirrus owner on our field who gained himself the nickname "super
pull up"- he would accelerate down the runway at low altitude after
rotating, and then do a high g chandelle type maneuver. This usually
occurred in front of a bunch of experienced warbird/aerobatic pilots, all of
whom weren't too impressed.

It must be the "low-time pilot" excitement in experiencing the increased
G-forces. The Cirrus that spun into the ground here in upstate NY back in
2002, killing both pilot/owners inside, was seen at a nearby airport 30
minutes before the crash performing the exact same maneuvers.

The NTSB accident report has a quote from a witness stating this fact.

--
Peter

The same guy who owns the SR-22 also bought a Sukhoi-29 as his first tail
dragger. He got his tail wheel endorsement by the seller in less than 6
hours. These planes can potentially be a handful even with experienced
pilots- they sit pretty nose high, no visibility, and the torque goes the
"wrong" way.

Not unexpectedly he had a bad landing, dropping it in. As a result he needed
a new prop (an expensive MT), along with some significant repairs. Luckily
he didn't get hurt, other than his pride.

Peter R. writes:

It must be the "low-time pilot" excitement in experiencing the increased
G-forces. The Cirrus that spun into the ground here in upstate NY back in
2002, killing both pilot/owners inside, was seen at a nearby airport 30
minutes before the crash performing the exact same maneuvers.

The quest for strong, visceral sensation seems to afflict many GA pilots.

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