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Old 9th Dec 2013, 12:48
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It seems that the pilot did 'extremely' well, considering the circumstances.

Apparently, from the WA Police interim report, (With some speculation) the aircraft departed JT, probably Rwy 24R, had an EFATO, turned, set up for whatever was available to him, the sports ground being about the only option, managed to miss the 'High Tension' Powerlines which criss-cross the area, was by then on a 'downwind' approach, so the G/S is fairly high, clipped some local power lines on the way in, then the goal post, then the ground.

There is a scorch mark at the initial ground impact point, indicating that the fire had already started, and this was stated by a witness.

The 'carbon fibre' aircraft skidded for some distance, and burned 'to the ground'.

Occupants 'ran out - clothes on fire' - and were assisted to a nearby 'under the trees' area.

As has been said, the area is quite small and with the SW tailwind (?) at about that time, his choices were very limited.

JT W/V at 0230pm - SSE 9 gusting to 15 kts
at 0300pm - SW 14 " " 20 kts

Well done to have done what he did.

Later news reporting two in hospital with burns, condition described as 'critical'.

Hope they both recover OK.

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