View Full Version : 109 precautionary landing UK monday
Wunper
11th Oct 2006, 07:33
Anyone got the scoop on this? sounds like it could have been much worse
Oh and its got my favourite spelling variation on Agusta
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/6035385.stm
Vino Collapso
11th Oct 2006, 10:14
Tail rotor failure followed by successful run on landing in a field. No injury to pilot, sole occupant.
One exhaust stack missing and presumed to have departed in flight taking tail rotor with it. :eek:
Fortyodd2
11th Oct 2006, 10:23
"One exhaust stack missing and presumed to have departed in flight taking tail rotor with it. :eek:"
In which case - Well done that pilot!! :ok:
Flingingwings
11th Oct 2006, 11:40
Some impressive flying.
That said, no less than I'd expect from the individual concerned :D
Really relieved that nobody hurt :ok:
good job! :D
was it a Power?
quichemech
11th Oct 2006, 19:30
Any ideas as to which machine it was?
Airmech II
11th Oct 2006, 22:47
Registration: G-DNHI Current Reg. Date: 11/04/2005
Previous ID: N754AM First Reg. Date: 11/04/2005
Status: Registered De-Reg. Date:
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Manufacturer: COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE GIOVANNI AGUSTA SPA
Type: AGUSTA A109A
Serial No.: 7154
See Pre-Flight stuff (http://www.airmech.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=58263#post58263)