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Dad dies in freak accident after being struck by his own model plane

A 60-year-old man died after being struck by his own 5-foot remote-controlled model plane during a flight at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson.
He reportedly lost track of the aircraft in bright sunlight, leading to fatal injuries.
Parademics arrived but could not save him; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The club emphasized safety protocols, with a safety officer always overseeing flights.
Friends described Wallace as kind and full of life, and he will be missed by his family.
The incident was labeled a freak accident by some in the aviation community.
Wallace had previously owned an auto parts business before retirement considerations.
He had been involved with the Southern Arizona Modelers for three years.
The incident follows another aviation tragedy involving a content creator in China.
The broader aviation hobby community emphasizes safety and adherence to standards.

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