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Hi Pinsong,
I don't know the status or condition of the aircraft. ANY aircraft is restorable, but the real question is, "Is is worth it to restore?"
We had a guy come through the shop taoday who is freinds with a guy who was taxiing to takeoff when Howard had his accident. He said the radio call was for Howard and a friend to fly together (both warbirds), and their takeoffs would be singles with each one doing a Cuban Eight on takeoff with 90° point rolls back to upright. Howard apparently made his takeoff, made the first half loop, went into knife edge ... and stayed there all the way to the ground.
That is what was related and I have absolutely no personal klnowledge of the accident other than the fact that it happened otherwise. There was a lot of speculation about WHY, but I don't feel that is appropriate to pass on or engage in myself in a public forum.
Just wanted to pass on the apparent facts of what was seen from the taxiway at the airport in question. Whether or not it is true I cannot say ... it is second-hand to me from someone whom I would call a "reliable source," but you never know, do you?