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Pilot Fatal Crash! The Pilots' DEADLY Mistakes Got Themselves Killed, New Discoveries…
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Pilot Fatal Crash! The Pilots' DEADLY Mistakes Got Themselves Killed, New Discoveries…
Veteran aerobatic pilot Greg Connell was killed instantly when his custom-built Pitts S-2SW slammed into the ground during a live airshow performance on May 14, 2016. In front of thousands of stunned spectators at Atlanta’s DeKalb–Peachtree Airport, what began as a synchronized stunt turned into a fiery crash within seconds. Connell’s final maneuver appeared routine—until it wasn’t. In the blink of an eye, a small miscalculation became fatal. How could such a seasoned performer, in a top-tier aircraft, lose it all during a familiar sequence? The truth reveals just how unforgiving low-altitude aerobatics can be. Let’s break it all down!
Pilot Fatal Crash! The Pilots' DEADLY Mistakes Got Themselves Killed, New Discoveries…
Greg Connell wasn’t just an airshow pilot—he was a craftsman of the sky. Born in Trenton, South Carolina, Connell began flying in 1989, inspired by his father’s love for aviation. Over nearly three decades, he amassed close to 2,000 flight hours and earned multiple FAA certifications, including commercial and instrument ratings. But what truly set him apart was his dedication to aerobatics. He held a Statement of Aerobatic Competency, allowing him to perform both solo and formation routines, and he trained under one of the best—Gary Ward, the very pilot he was flying alongside on the day of the crash. Fellow performers remembered Connell not only for his precision in the air but for his humility and meticulous preparation on the ground. He wasn’t just flying aerobatics; he was living them.
Pilot Fatal Crash! The Pilots' DEADLY Mistakes Got Themselves Killed, New Discoveries…
His aircraft was as unique as his flying style. The Pitts S-2SW he piloted that day was no ordinary stunt plane—it was a one-of-a-kind machine that Connell had built himself. Completed in 2014, the aircraft combined the classic Pitts biplane agility with custom modifications for enhanced performance. Weighing just around 1,200 pounds and equipped with a 400-horsepower Lycoming engine, the “Wolf Pitts” could roll at rates exceeding 360 degrees per second and withstand forces up to +10 or -10 Gs. It featured four ailerons, a reinforced frame, and design elements tailored for extreme aerobatics. With only 159 hours on its airframe, it was relatively new, yet already renowned in the aerobatic community for its capabilities. Connell knew every inch of the machine—after all, he had built it with his own hands.