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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V06LBgfuxgA
How did the engines start in the water after all that time.....?
luigi_m_
12th Oct 2007, 14:49
Not sure, but I read that the [idiot] pilot of that plane later refurbished tha plane and re-registered it from OY-JET to OY-WET :ugh:
He is also believed to have had his helicopter license revoked after he used his private helicopter to chase a group of vandals off his land after they broke into his property. For the sake of everyone else, I hope he is unable to renew his next medical...
So does anyone know why the engines started while it was in the water?
dublinpilot
13th Oct 2007, 15:15
I don't know much about it BRL, but I do seem to remember this comming up here or possible on the flyer site, a couple of months ago.
I think the answer was something to do with the Citation engines being left in the "on" position. I think if the engines quits while in the "on" position, there is some sort of auto restart. As I remember the explination it was likely that the engines constantly tried to restart, but couldn't because of the water, but when the passengers exited, it probably allow the aircraft to rise just enough to allow the engines breath enough air to restart.
I'm sure Chilli will know much more, and be able to put you straight ;) If not, a search here or over the other side, might reval the thread that I'm remembering.
dp
DaveW
13th Oct 2007, 15:16
NTSB reports.
Synopsis (http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20050526X00676&key=1).
Full Narrative (http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20050526X00676&ntsbno=NYC05LA085&akey=1)
Neither report discusses the post-overrun engine issue observed, but the narrative notes that:
The left throttle lever was observed in idle cut off, and the right throttle lever was bent to the right at the idle stop.
dublinpilot
13th Oct 2007, 15:21
Found it on the other place.
Have a look here. (http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=25563)
dp
Chilli Monster
14th Oct 2007, 08:46
I'm sure Chilli will know much more, and be able to put you straight
Alas I know not a lot about the C525 series (which this is one of) as all my time's on the CE500 series - totally different aeroplane with totally different engines.