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December 11, 2011

NTSB Prelim: Experimental 'Tailwind' Demonstrated Power Interruptions

Recently Completed Aircraft Was Still Flying Off Required Test Program

It is one of the most depressing of facts, in the sport aviation community, that the first 40 hours in an experimental aircraft's life are likely to be the most dangerous. A recently completed Tailwind was the latest victim to that fact when a test flight showed the aircraft exhibiting power problems, followed by a descent into tall trees. The impact was fatal to the single pilot on board the aircraft.

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