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Old 2nd Jun 2002, 17:31
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Jackonicko
 
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The L-39 came to rest on the M11 with one main landing gear unit apparently collapsed, and with minor damage to the leading edge and one wingtip. It looks more Cat 3 or Cat 4 than Cat 5.

The pilot ejected on the runway, but was killed, while the passenger in the back seat stayed put and walked away virtually unscathed! The TV news has it that they suffered brake failure on landing.

Doesn't the L-39 have zero-zero seats?

While sympathising sincerely with the pilot's friends and family, one can only hope that there is not an over-reaction to this tragic accident.
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