Test Pilot Perishes After Reports Of 'Aggressive' Maneuvering

ANN RealTime Update, 090713, 1121 ET: Another witness statement has added detail to what was occurring when the SD-1 MiniSport, being flown by Jay Lessley, departed controlled flight and went down, killing him. Tyler Ives told media reps that he watched the accident. "The first roll went well, but the second roll was faster, and at that point the pilot appeared to lose control of the airplane. We were all puzzled. Rolls are not something it was designed to do, and he was pushing the airplane faster than it should go. Not to take away from the fact that Jay was an excellent pilot.' Ives also noted that, "He knew the limitations of the airplane, but he may have felt comfortable enough wit

Model Helicopter Struck The 19-Year-Old In The Head During A Flight

A New York teenager was fatally injured Thursday when the RC helicopter he was flying struck him, cutting off the top of his head. Roman Pirozek was pronounced dead at the scene by law enforcement officials.