Pitts S2B accident near Springfield, IL

On August 5, 1990, a Pitts S2B (airplane) was involved in an accident near Springfield, IL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
August 5, 1990
Place
Springfield, IL
Aircraft
Pitts S2B · Airplane
Injuries
2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
39.850°N, 89.651°W
NTSB ID
20001212X23920

Conditions

Local time
10:22 PM
Light
Daylight
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Visibility
12 mi

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