The final accident report for the accident claiming an iconic KR-2
in South Africa and well known Pilot has been released.
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I'm amazed that the aileron in flutter created enough force to fail both
spars and yet stay attached to the wing mounted to 1/4" spruce with
probably #8 or #10 hardware. I once was watching some high power / high
speed RC aircraft flying and as one turned base to final for a high
speed pass it made a wheerrrrrr sound for about 1 or 2 seconds and then
fluttered to earth in at least a dozen pieces. Flutter can be very
destructive. That's what got the P51 at Reno. Elevator trim tab as I
recall.
Larry Flesner
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