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Untrained youngster given control before fatal PA-28 crash

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Swiss investigators have concluded that pilot of a Piper PA-28 handed control to a 14-year old enthusiast during a pleasure flight before the aircraft fatally crashed in the Alps near the Italian border. (www.flightglobal.com) More...

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dardav
dardav 2
Ahh there was a survivor who seemed a pretty credible witness...
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jgccpa
jgccpa -2
No evidence to support Swiss "investigators" assertion that a 14 y.o. was controlling the aircraft before in crashed.

The conclusion is without merit.
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TorstenHoff
Torsten Hoff 2
You either didn’t read the article, or didn’t comprehend it.
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Highflyer1950
Highflyer1950 -1
Nothing like the old stall/spin to get everyones’ attention!
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