- Design and development
- Accidents and incidents
- Specifications (typical Comp Air 9)
- References
- External links
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The Comp Air 9 is a turboprop, high-wing, cantilever monoplane with tricycle landing gear produced as a kit for amateur construction by Comp Air. A total of one example had been completed and flown by the end of 2011.[1][2] Design and development The aircraft is built from carbon fiber and is powered by a Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop powerplant of {{convert|1000|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} or similar engine.[2][3] Accidents and incidents- On 19 March 2016, a Comp Air 9 owned by Brazilian entrepreneur and former Vale SA CEO Roger Agnelli crashed shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte Airport, São Paulo, and exploded on impact, killing all seven on board, including Agnelli and injuring one bystander on the ground.[4][5]
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References1. ^Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 49. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
2. ^1 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 92. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}
3. ^1 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 91. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
4. ^[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/20/roger-agnelli-man-who-built-vale-into-mining-giant-dies-in-brazil-plane-crash "Roger Agnelli, banker who built Vale into mining giant, 'dies in Brazil plane crash'"]. The Guardian. Reuters. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
5. ^{{cite web|url = http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Kit-Crash-Kills-Seven-225871-1.html|title = Kit Crash Kills Seven|accessdate = 21 March 2016|last = Niles|first = Russs|work=AVweb|date = 20 March 2016}}
6. ^{{cite web|url = http://www.compairaviation.com/ca9_specs.html|title = Comp Air 9 Specifications|accessdate = 17 September 2012|last = Comp Air|date = n.d.}}
External links{{commons category|Comp Air}}- Comp Air 9 on manufacturer's website
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