Da42 crash in Norway today

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Re: Da42 crash in Norway today

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Also of interest in this report is two anonymous reports of spins occurring during previous training flights (p51). In both cases as a result of practicing engine failure during a simulated go around (at altitude). The fatal Norwegian accident and one of the anonymous Swedish spins had a 3rd person in the back. In the case of the Swedish spin, the instructor reported that spin recovery with a 3rd person in the back was very difficult (the spin started at 7400ft msl and they recovered at 800ft MSL 😟). So while you certainly never want to get into a spin in a DA42, not surprisingly you definitely don’t want to do it with someone in the rear seats! Probably the case for any light twin but a good reminder!
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