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Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N6715A
Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N671SA (msn 67001), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow, held between 1-8 September 1974. N6715A crashed while conducting a low-level aerobatic demonstration at the Farnborough Airshow on 1 September 1974. The crew misjudged their pitch in a low-level roll manoeuvre causing the nose to drop below the horizon: they attempted to recover from their inverted position by performing a Splits manoeuvre, but they were too close to the ground and the aircraft struck the ground in a level attitude and immediately burst into flame. Sikorsky test pilot Stu Craig died on impact, and test pilot Kurt Cannon died nine days later from his injuries. Development work on the S-67 ceased after this accident. Date: 1974
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1974 Accident Aerobatic Airshow Attempted Attitude Burst Cannon Causing Ceased Close Conducting Craig Crashed Crew Days Demonstration Development Died Drop Farnborough Flame Held Horizon Immediately Impact Injuries Inverted Kurt Level Manoeuvre Nose Pilot Pitch Position Recover Roll Sbac Sikorsky Split Struck Test Blackhawk Low Level
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This haunting print captures the tragic moment when the Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N6715A met its untimely end at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow in 1974. The aircraft, piloted by Sikorsky test pilots Stu Craig and Kurt Cannon, was performing a low-level aerobatic demonstration when a misjudged pitch in a roll manoeuvre led to disaster. As they attempted to recover from their inverted position with a Splits manoeuvre, they were too close to the ground and the aircraft struck it in a level attitude, bursting into flames upon impact.
The loss of Stu Craig on impact and Kurt Cannon nine days later marked not only the end of two promising careers but also spelled doom for further development work on the S-67. This tragic accident served as a stark reminder of the dangers inherent in aviation and led to an outpouring of grief within the aviation community.
As we reflect on this somber moment frozen in time by The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, let us remember those who lost their lives pursuing innovation and excellence in flight. May their legacy live on as a testament to courage and dedication in the face of adversity.
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