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Old 22nd Oct 2013, 21:21
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Maoraigh1
 
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15 years ago a low hours group member went off the runway in our Jodel DR1050 on landing in nil wind. No injuries, but engine shockloaded when it nosed over on the grass.
Although not required at a licensed, active, airfield, the ATC was unsure about this, and notified the police. A traffic car attended. The Group contact and the SATCO were also notified. As I was on holiday, I was the group member to go out.
It would take me 30 minutes to get to the airfield, where I met the SATCO,who was looking for the pilot
We eventually realised the police car was still in the park - and he was in it.
When we approached and tapped on the window, the policeman said he would arrest us for obstructing the police in the course of his duty. We stood our ground, and eventually he allowed us to speak.
The pilot had been breathalised, and then questioned for over an hour as to why the aircraft had gone into an uncontrollable swerve, when the licensed engineer had said the brakes and steering were O.K.
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