The "impossible turn".
My instructor always advised me against trying that "impossible" turn back at EFATO. I have since debated this with many people, some who claim that they would and could turn back successfully below 500 feet. I must admit I always brief that I will attempt to land ahead although at some airfields the options in front are pretty bleak.
I wonder if he spun in or just stalled before impacting the ground. The aircraft looks reasonably intact. I suspect he did not have much of a ground speed at the point of impact. The toilets were an added bonus I guess.
Last edited by Michael Birbeck; 2nd May 2009 at 20:15.