Pilot Unbuckles and Falls from Plane, Causing Fatal Crash in Pennsylvania

A pilot's mid-flight exit from an experimental aircraft led to a fatal crash that killed both him and his passenger in 2022, according to a final NTSB report.

• The pilot, Ronald Snyder, and his passenger died after Snyder fell out of the plane and impacted its tail, causing a loss of control.
• The incident occurred on Oct. 29, 2022, when the Bearhawk Patrol plane crashed near Hanover Township, PA.
• Prior to the crash, Snyder had discussed a rigging issue with the plane that affected its stability during turns.
• Witnesses reported seeing Snyder unbuckle his seatbelt and subsequently fall from the aircraft during flight.
• Toxicology reports found medications in Snyder's system, but they were not considered factors in the crash.

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