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Old 25th Feb 2006, 20:35
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Stan Evil
 
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Here are brief details of 3 I remember:

1. RN Sea Harrier pilot steps out of jet following flying display having forgotton seat pin (?); puts foot on handle which comes out of housing and fires him and seat into the air. Unbraked landing fatal.

2. Tornado pilot takes avoiding action at low level without telling nav. Nav thinks they're going to die and command ejects pilot and himself.

3. Instructor in PC-9 at end of basic exercise half-rolls prior to pulling to lose height quickly. Student stapped in 'loose and comfy' moves in seat under negative g and grabs nearest handle for support - bang! Instructor loses about 8000 ft regaining control and flys home with big hole in front canopy. Student retrieved by helicopter.
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