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Old 12th Jan 2017, 14:40
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This accident was one of the case studies during an underwater egress course I took. It was explained to us that the skilled and competent pilot hired to fly for the scene (as seen, but land safely rather than crash) decined the work, saying that it could not be flown safely in those conditions. The movie makers hired a very much less experienced and qualified pilot to fly it, who wen on to demonstrate how experience and qualifications are good things in guiding one away from attempting some things in 'planes. Landing in these conditions and environment is doable, but very demanding, and leaves no room for mistakes. If looking at the prospect of flying that approach and landing does not send shivers up your spine, you're not paying attention!
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