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Old 9th Dec 2020, 00:46
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Hydromet
 
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Originally Posted by Bagheera S
In 1982 a Hawk at Bedford was undertaking wake turbulence research when it experienced an uncommanded and very low roll;- 20ft. The pilot went out just fractional within the seat survival envelope, while the observer decided to stay in. The aircraft landed upside down and slid 1200ft down the runway. As the structure deformed and was worn away, the observer head was progressively held against the runway. The wreck came to a holt just as the Asphalt was wearing through the fabric next to the chaps scalp.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/55500
Was shown a motor cycle helmet in similar condition. The owner who showed me had come off in a race and was skidding along on his leathers & helmet. He was unhurt, but said that he knew what was happening, but couldn't get his head off the ground.
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