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Old 30th Jul 2011, 22:07
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This is not the first time, and sadly probably not the last time, that I find myself commenting on ill informed press specualtion, so to help out any reporters hovering here trying to get a new "angle" on this story let me make it simple for you....
The pilot did not have to wrestle bravely with the controls
He did not narrowly avoid an orphanage/school/hospital etc
Light aircraft are NOT dangerous
As private pilots we are not trained in how to land on a rooftop for obvoius reasons !

For any you left please repect the fact that 2 guys are in hospital in a very serious state indeed, as the flying community our thoughts and prayers are with them and thier families at this time, and we wish them a speedy recovery. Please do not speculate about these things, let the proper investigation take place and comment on that, in the mean time leave those guys in particular, and general avaition (that is what little planes are called) alone!!!

Thank You
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