Pilot Killed in Crash of 'Experimental Homebuilt' Plane in California

The single-engine plane, a kit sold by Van's Aircraft, crashed shortly after takeoff from Corona Municipal Airport, sparking a small fire and prompting an investigation by federal authorities.

A single-engine 'experimental homebuilt' plane crashed near Corona Municipal Airport in California, killing the pilot.
The plane, a Van's Aircraft RV-8 sold in kit form, crashed shortly after takeoff, sparking a small vegetation fire.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause of the crash.
The pilot, who was the only person on board, has not been identified.
Van's Aircraft, the company that sold the kit for the plane, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization earlier this month.