L-39 crash at airshow in South Africa

Very sad indeed.

I will keep an eye on the SACAA website. As soon as the preliminary report comes out I will post it.

v sad news indeed.

he was already pulling sharp extra G before entering the disturbed airflow of the wake, note the change in angle of the smoke. control seemed to go just after that but why did he cross over and enter the wake?. would that be a normal part of the routine that they flew or would this suggest something went wrong before entering the wake??. just an observation rather than trying to suggest anything outright.

its of course the air crash investigators proper who will investigate the outcome of another sad loss.

Terrible news – condolences to all involved 🙁

Looking at the video it looks to me like he flew through the wake turbulence of the preceding aircraft which lead to fly control problems and the crash.

A longer video of the pre crash sequence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hv3xjF5XKY

http://www.airstrike.co.za/l-39-aerobatic-team/

Pictures of the L-39s in South Africa

It could have been this one, there are several based in South Africa :

OHh nooo 🙁