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The flight lasted approximately 16 seconds. Upon takeoff, the aircraft climbed rapidly, entered a steep right bank, and failed to recover, reaching a maximum altitude of about 80 feet.

The pilot, despite being warned by an instructor that he was not qualified for that specific high-performance model, convinced the owner to let him fly it solo. 071.jpg

The "71" designation often links to the STS-71 Mission Report , which was the first Space Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir. The flight lasted approximately 16 seconds

Wind was reported as light, and the engine run-up appeared normal before takeoff. Historical & Administrative References the aircraft climbed rapidly