Pilot crash lands into lake
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Pilot crash lands into lake
A PILOT whose light aircraft made an emergency landing near Bradford on Avon had to be rescued from a private fishing lake by firefighters.
Pilot Crash Lands Into Lake (from Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
Good to know that the driver's OK even if the aeroplane isn't very healthy.
Maps and directions
Bad luck finding the lake.
Pilot Crash Lands Into Lake (from Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
Good to know that the driver's OK even if the aeroplane isn't very healthy.
Maps and directions
Bad luck finding the lake.
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Thanks for the Link.
At least this is one forced landing aeroplane the local pikeys (and there's loads round there) will find difficult to set on fire.
At least this is one forced landing aeroplane the local pikeys (and there's loads round there) will find difficult to set on fire.
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Why did he choose a lake?
If you read his surprisingly chipper entry in FLYER the lake chose him!
Jack
PS According to an eye-witness "Jerz" did some work on his laptop whilst waiting to be rescued rescue - probably looking for tips from Old Hairy's marvellous Sunderland thread ......
Why did he choose a lake?
If you read his surprisingly chipper entry in FLYER the lake chose him!
Jack
PS According to an eye-witness "Jerz" did some work on his laptop whilst waiting to be rescued rescue - probably looking for tips from Old Hairy's marvellous Sunderland thread ......
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Originally Posted by Nashers
i wonder what he was doin flying in the first place if the winds are 30kt! good to see all the training is time well spent.
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For all those too lazy to read the link
Jerz, the lucky/unlucky pilot posted this,
If you follow further you will find that he clipped the trees, losing a wing in the process before pancaking into a fishing lake he didnt even know was there. One very lucky chap.
Hi Guy's
I've got to own up it was me.
Long story, engine losing major power. Shutdown attempted forced landing into what looked like a reasonable field, the rest were no more than allotments.
Turning finals strong headwing 30kt ish realised not going to make it, when originaly it looked so good.
Other more immediate forward options no good "Schools , hospitals and large trees"
Whilst still time to turn 180ish for only remaining option now to land field ahead, not long enough wind behind me.
Visiting the tall hedge row and trees, slowing me before I disturbed some ducks in a small lake the other side.
It happens fast, hindsight is always wonderful.
I'm extremely lucky, just a few bruises and a lot of hurt pride.
Poor Lima India will be no more.
I've got to own up it was me.
Long story, engine losing major power. Shutdown attempted forced landing into what looked like a reasonable field, the rest were no more than allotments.
Turning finals strong headwing 30kt ish realised not going to make it, when originaly it looked so good.
Other more immediate forward options no good "Schools , hospitals and large trees"
Whilst still time to turn 180ish for only remaining option now to land field ahead, not long enough wind behind me.
Visiting the tall hedge row and trees, slowing me before I disturbed some ducks in a small lake the other side.
It happens fast, hindsight is always wonderful.
I'm extremely lucky, just a few bruises and a lot of hurt pride.
Poor Lima India will be no more.
Guys.
I've loads to do for present so I'll be brief.
I wasn't aware of any water anywhere until I emerged the other side of the tree line now 1 wing less, backwards I fortunately pancaked onto the water, I kept the gear up I think.
As I scrambled out a fisherman on the bank shouted at me that the water was only about 5ft deep so I decided not to go swiming and wait for the next boat that came along. As a good skipper I stayed with my craft.
A bit of strong advice. You guys who DON'T wear your shoulder harnesses DO
I probably owe my life to the harness holding me tight and loads and loads of luck!
I've loads to do for present so I'll be brief.
I wasn't aware of any water anywhere until I emerged the other side of the tree line now 1 wing less, backwards I fortunately pancaked onto the water, I kept the gear up I think.
As I scrambled out a fisherman on the bank shouted at me that the water was only about 5ft deep so I decided not to go swiming and wait for the next boat that came along. As a good skipper I stayed with my craft.
A bit of strong advice. You guys who DON'T wear your shoulder harnesses DO
I probably owe my life to the harness holding me tight and loads and loads of luck!
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i wonder what he was doin flying in the first place if the winds are 30kt! good to see all the training is time well spent.
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i wonder what he was doin flying in the first place if the winds are 30kt! good to see all the training is time well spent.
