Fatal Air Show Collision Claims Pilot’s Life
During a Portuguese airshow, tragedy struck as two Yakovlev Yak-52 planes collided, resulting in the death of one pilot. The incident, reported by the Daily Beast, led to the cancellation of the remaining show. Aviation networks detailed the collision’s aerial dynamics, highlighting the loss of one pilot and the emergency landing of the other aircraft. During a Portuguese airshow, a fatal accident occurred when two Yakovlev Yak-52 planes collided, resulting in the death of one pilot. The Daily Beast reported the incident, which led to the cancellation of the rest of the show. Aviation experts provided insights into the collision’s details, emphasizing the loss of one pilot and the emergency landing of the other aircraft.
By George C. Upper III June 3, 2024 at 9:46am
Two planes collided during an airshow in Portugal on Sunday, resulting in the death of one of the pilots.
The midair accident involved two Yakovlev Yak-52 taking part in a demonstration at the Beja Air Show, according to Portugal’s air force, the Daily Beast reported.
“The air force regrets to announce that at 4:05 pm (1505 GMT), at the Beja Air Show, two planes were the victim of an accident during an aerial demonstration,” the air force said in a statement cited by the outlet.
The rest of the air show was understandably canceled following the crash.
International news agency BNO News shared footage of the collision on social media.
JUST IN: 2 planes collide and crash during airshow in Portugal, at least 1 pilot killed pic.twitter.com/XujrbEQBoe
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 2, 2024
“Two Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft of the Spanish-Portuguese Yakstars formation team collided during the Beja Air Show, Portugal,” the Aviation Safety Network database reported, though it noted that all of its information came from “unofficial” sources like news outlets or posts to social media.
“One aircraft crashed, killing the spanish pilot. The other aircraft involved in the collision managed to land, according to local media,” it said.
“Videos of the accident suggest that one aircraft (Yakstar 4) descended from the six-ship formation and made a steep climb in front of the Vic-formation of the remaining five aircraft,” it reported. “During this maneuver the aircraft struck the propeller of the aircraft in the left wing position (Yakstar 3, EC-NGZ). Yakstar 4 suffered severe damage to the tail, lost control and crashed. A post-impact fire erupted.”
It also noted that the planes had been manufactured in 1983.
Other video on X showed the accident from a different angle.
🚨Última Hora🚨
Novas imagens do acidente trágico no festival aéreo Beja Air Show. pic.twitter.com/dmiVLsxPN9
— Olhar do Invisível (@olharinvisivel) June 2, 2024
The Daily Beast said that the planes involved were part of the Spanish-Portuguese Yaksters team.
It wasn’t clear whether the aircraft not flying in formation with the others was doing so as part of a planned maneuver, or how much of its climb had been pre-planned.
The aircraft it struck landed quickly, but apparently under the control of its pilot.
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