Watch as a student pilot experiences an engine failure and crashes during a solo flight in Connecticut. This intense video recreates the frightening moment of a plane crash.
Note: Due to issues with the recreation in the simulator the flaps may appear down when they were most likely not. (I will work on this in the future.)
May 3, 2024
N78445 crashed due to engine failure in the vicinity of Waterbury Airport (N41), Waterbury, Connecticut. The pilot was a student flying solo.
00:13 Take Off Clearance
01:57 Contact New York Departure
02:47 Bradley Approach Initial Contact
03:33 Engine Issue
03:47 MAYDAY Call
04:27 "Engine is off"
07:26 Over Flying Field
08:17 Field in Sight
09:23 Plane in the Trees
10:18 Conclusion
Audio source: www.liveatc.net/
Simulation: Microsoft Flight Simulator