Once you’re in a flat spin, controls are mostly dead.
The probable cause reads simple, but the lesson is huge.
Pilots on forums were right—this could happen to anyone.
The NTSB’s report strips away rumors—cold, clear facts.
Nothing wrong with the airplane, everything wrong with energy management.
A stark reminder: avoid steep turns low to the ground.
Respect the stall margin, especially in heavy warbirds.
Low and slow sightseeing over the lake was the trap.
These accidents repeat because the laws of physics never change.
Honor them by carrying the lesson forward—airspeed is life.