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3rd Jul 2018, 22:02

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Parafield powerlines

Anyone know more about C172RG appsrently clipping power lines at Parafield about 1800 hrs lat night?
55 yo pilot apparently OK.

3rd Jul 2018, 22:20

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Anyone know more about C172RG appsrently clipping power lines at Parafield about 1800 hrs lat night?
55 yo pilot apparently OK.

VH-LCZ - apparently owned by a retired Cathay captain. I know his name but won't mention it here in case it wasn't him flying it.

DF.

3rd Jul 2018, 23:04

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Partial engine failure and couldn't make it

5th Jul 2018, 23:56

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According to Adelaide now the pilot was NOT the owner, but was from Queensland. No serious injuries reported.

According to a witness and first responder: "“The power lines probably saved him because they slowed him down...."

yeah, like a trap on a carrier...

6th Jul 2018, 05:41

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According to Adelaide now the pilot was NOT the owner, but was from Queensland. No serious injuries reported.

Aircraft had a partial loss of power as it turned onto finals. Pilot only received scratches & bruises & expects to be released from hospital today.

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6th Jul 2018, 07:35

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Partial loss of power in winter, who would have ever thought !!!!

6th Jul 2018, 10:14

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Partial loss of power in winter, who would have ever thought !!!!

Meaning what exactly?

6th Jul 2018, 10:22

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Carburetor icing.

6th Jul 2018, 10:55

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Partial loss of power in winter, who would have ever thought !!!!

They are having a lot of power problems in South Australia!

6th Jul 2018, 13:51

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They are having a lot of power problems in South Australia!

120 kt winds and 90 kt Cessnas don't help.

Seriously though, how many of us in Australia have REALLY experienced carby ice?

....Maybe the KingAir in Essendon was suffering from Carby Ice

6th Jul 2018, 15:12

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Ah yes, carby ice, cold still morning in a C150 at YMMB, lined up, cleared to takeoff, push throttle and engine splutters and stops. Alternative explanation:I let the clutch out too quick