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Old 20th Apr 2015, 15:25
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FAA report said that the damage was "minor"
Maybe actual minor physical damage, but costly. 2 new props, 2 shock loaded engines, fuselage repairs, increased insurance premiums and of course not forgetting damaged pride but other wise very lucky.

In a sense maybe not the right thing to do trying to go-around but then he was probably surprised by the sudden noise and reacted accordingly. That said the speed he was travelling along the runway with no braking available could have resulted in a very different outcome ploughing through the grass, hedge, trees and what ever else you meet along the way as you sit back and enjoy the ride as a passenger.
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