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01-03-2013 | Images in Forensics
Scene findings and autopsy features in a case of ultra-light aircraft crash
Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 1/2013
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A 53-year-old man was taking off in an ultra-light aircraft from a small private airport. Only a few seconds later, as observed by eye-witnesses, the engine stalled and the aircraft crashed to the ground from a height of approximately 30–50 m. Upon impact the aircraft caught fire, with the pilot still in his seat (Fig. 1). The aircraft burnt for approximately 10 min before the fire could be extinguished using dry fire-extinguishing foam (Fig. 2). There was extensive damage, especially to the front of the aircraft.
Fig. 1
The burning aircraft with the pilot still seated in the pilot seat. This photograph was shot instantly after the ultra-light aircraft had hit the ground and caught fire
Fig. 2
Aircraft and pilot after the fire had been extinguished by airport personnel using dry fire-extinguishing foam
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