Blackpool forced landing 16/11/23

[7of9]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-67448138

[CISTRS]

It looks like an excellent result.
Well done all involved.

[DaveReidUK]

One of High-G Flight Training's Blackpool-based Robin R2120s.

[Dct_Mopas]

Originally Posted by DaveReidUK

One of High-G Flight Training's Blackpool-based Robin R2120s.

It is indeed - glad to see it all worked out ok, top notch organisation and instructors. They even managed to get the aircraft lifted off the beach before the tide came in. A saved airframe and so glad no injuries.

[Equivocal]

Looks like it was very close to the airfield. May have been a good call not to try and make it back.

[EXDAC]

Are there any reports on why it was forced to land?

[horatio_b]

Comments from the pilot in the local paper:

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/n...k-fast-4419432

[pilotmike]

17:30 on Nov 16th. Well into twilight.

[Piper.Classique]

Originally Posted by pilotmike

17:30 on Nov 16th. Well into twilight.

Yes, but you noticed he was inbound? Good job done, nobody hurt, aircraft can be re used. That pilot can fly my family any time.