Originally Posted by
f16jetmech
really strange time for it to break off... basically straight and level. Upside down of course.
Looks like he was inverted and pushing forward. Plus it was a RANS, not exactly an Extra 300. I'd be tempted to say it's a clear case of catostrophic failure from overstress.
I'm amazed that BRS Chute didn't get wrapped around the plane the way it started rolling. I'm even more amazed how gently he came down. Sucks the whole thing caught fire.