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Old 3rd Dec 2012, 13:54
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phiggsbroadband
 
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Hi, It does look as if that field would be ideal for winch launched glider ops. with maybe over 1000m of cable on the winch !

As for the sequence of events... Loss of oil pressure... Bang... Pull the chute.. All hapening in just a few seconds does not seem creditable.

More likely Bang... Loss of oil pressure... Then find a field.

I just wonder how much of the damage will be paid for by the Insurance; Engine and Airframe?
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