The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has confirmed that the aircraft departed Fergus (Juergensen Field) Airport for a local aerobatic training flight. Both experienced pilots aboard died when the biplane crashed into a cornfield and caught fire on October 9, 2026.
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The Impossible Turn: When an Engine Fails, Is the Runway Behind You Worth Dying For?
When an engine fails seconds after takeoff, turning back toward the runway can be fatal. A 15-page ASX Research investigation examines the aerodynamics, deadly accidents, pilot decision-making, and why surviving matters more than saving the airplane.