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The flight lasted approximately 16 seconds. Upon takeoff, the aircraft climbed rapidly, entered a steep right bank, and failed to recover, reaching a maximum altitude of about 80 feet.

The "71" designation often links to the STS-71 Mission Report , which was the first Space Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir. 071.jpg

The pilot, despite being warned by an instructor that he was not qualified for that specific high-performance model, convinced the owner to let him fly it solo. The flight lasted approximately 16 seconds

A common reference for "071" in a reporting context is the NTSB Final Report for accident WPR16LA071 , which involves a Weight-Shift Control (WSC) aircraft. The pilot, despite being warned by an instructor

Wind was reported as light, and the engine run-up appeared normal before takeoff. Historical & Administrative References