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Mon, May 23, 2022

Tragedy Strikes MayDay STOL Drag Races

Cessna 140 Pilot Observed In A Near Vertical Dive From Low Altitude

The GA STOL competition phenomena has become all the rage across America... but it does require its participants to exhibit an extensive skill set since various types of STOL competitions ALL require strong piloting skills. 

Unfortunately; a Nebraska STOL event, undertaken by MayDay STOL Drag Races, has resulted in a fatal accident to one of its registered participants. Shortly after the accident, the event organizers noted that, "On May 20, 2022, around 645 p.m, a pilot crashed on final approach at the Wayne Airport in Wayne, Nebraska and had what appeared to be a stall spin accident.  The plane was solely occupied by its pilot who perished as a result of the crash. 

In order to respect the privacy of their family, we are not releasing any details about their identity at this time. Our deepest condolences are extended to all the friends and family of this pilot whom we personally spent time with leading up to today's events.  

The NTSB and FAA are currently investigating the incident and our event staff and officials will provide full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident. More details will be provided. 

We have made the decision to cancel the remaining events."

The pilot, Tom Dafoe, of California, was flying a Cessna 140 for the contest, but was not flying as part of the title competition event due to strong winds, at the time of the accident. 

A GoFundMe page (noted below) has been published in order to offer support for DaFoe's wife and five children. The team at ANN sends our condolences to all his friends and loved ones. 

FMI: https://gofund.me/3c1612bf

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