NTSB Video: Ballistic Parachute Accident Site Hazards
The agency is advising first responders to contact the NTSB before attempting to disable undeployed systems.
The agency is advising first responders to contact the NTSB before attempting to disable undeployed systems.
The Pacific Aerospace 750XL went down shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport.
Boardman was a former NAAA president and longtime Nebraska aerial application operator known for mentoring pilots and advancing industry safety.
The aircraft was producing power and operating normally during an aerobatic practice flight before impact.
The aircraft was on a positioning flight to Texas when the crew reported an emergency after takeoff.
Investigators conclude pilot stalled the Lancair during arrival.
Recommendations follow wet-runway overrun investigations.
The case shows how legacy certification decisions can persist even after service history points in another direction.
The agency cited concerns over reconstructed cockpit audio.
FAA and Boeing witnesses discussed certification requirements, inspection thresholds and systems routed near the engine pylon.