View Full Version : Blackpool forced landing 16/11/23
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-67448138
CISTRS
17th Nov 2023, 08:55
It looks like an excellent result.
Well done all involved.
DaveReidUK
17th Nov 2023, 18:06
One of High-G Flight Training's Blackpool-based Robin R2120s.
Dct_Mopas
17th Nov 2023, 19:42
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
18th Nov 2023, 11:21
Looks like it was very close to the airfield. May have been a good call not to try and make it back.
EXDAC
18th Nov 2023, 13:13
Are there any reports on why it was forced to land?
horatio_b
22nd Nov 2023, 19:49
Comments from the pilot in the local paper:
https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/blackpool-pilot-who-made-emergency-landing-on-beach-was-forced-to-think-fast-4419432
pilotmike
23rd Nov 2023, 13:39
17:30 on Nov 16th. Well into twilight.
Piper.Classique
23rd Nov 2023, 17:42
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.