Personally, had it been me, having screwed up the take off at Barton,
I would probably have gone over to Manchester and put down on the grass there, rather than knowing that everybody would be watching him at Barton!!
He departed Cockerham, I seem to remember that he chose Barton as he was familliar with the emergency procedures there.
I remember the incident well, as I took my mum to the viewing park, just to show her how safe flying was. Guess I could have chosen a better moment..... she eventually agreed to come flying with me as long as I didn't go to high or too fast- I didn't bother explaining !
Fantastic landing though, and a great relief to see him walking away
