World aero championship pilot killed at Silverstone
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World aero championship pilot killed at Silverstone
Sky News reporting a light aircraft crash at Silverstone racetrack in the UK.
Reports indicate the circuit is closed and that an air ambulance is on scene.
Reported to be a display aircraft, which spiraled into the ground.
A single-seat plane has crashed at Silverstone race track.
The crash happened shortly after midday and fire crews from Towcester, Brackley and Buckinghamshire are currently at the race circuit dealing with the blaze.
The Civil Aviation Authority are currently on their way to the site to try and find the cause of the crash.
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The American female pilot is reported to have died.
Police spokesperson, via Sky News.
BBC are reporting the crash scene to be Dadford Road, Buckingham, which runs South from the circuit.
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Reports indicate the circuit is closed and that an air ambulance is on scene.
Reported to be a display aircraft, which spiraled into the ground.
A single-seat plane has crashed at Silverstone race track.
The crash happened shortly after midday and fire crews from Towcester, Brackley and Buckinghamshire are currently at the race circuit dealing with the blaze.
The Civil Aviation Authority are currently on their way to the site to try and find the cause of the crash.
- Source
The American female pilot is reported to have died.
Police spokesperson, via Sky News.
BBC are reporting the crash scene to be Dadford Road, Buckingham, which runs South from the circuit.
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BBC NEWS | UK | England | Northamptonshire | Pilot dies in aerobatic display
sadly now reported as a death
sadly now reported as a death
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Seem to remember an Aerobatic contest scheduled there around now, guess that is probably the source as no big race meeting I can think of and airfield doesn't get much usage in normal circumstances.
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Light aircraft crash at Silverstone
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Unfortunately, it looks like one of the "big names" in aerobatics is no longer with us, just found out who but not posting until it's been officially announced. RIP.
rp122 - very irresponsible IMHO.
rp122 - very irresponsible IMHO.
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Very sad news.
A rather unfortunate lax typo in that news report, assume their spell-checker read coroner for corner.
"Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said the crash happened in the south-west coroner of the racing circuit, in Buckinghamshire"
A rather unfortunate lax typo in that news report, assume their spell-checker read coroner for corner.
"Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said the crash happened in the south-west coroner of the racing circuit, in Buckinghamshire"
World aero championship pilot killed at Silverstone
Sad breaking news, female 40-year old US pilot has crashed fatally during practice for the World Aerobatic Championship competition at the Silverstone motor racing circuit, England.
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you're out of order rp122!
Pprune readers don't need to know the aircraft type rp122... the media trawl this website and sometimes publish sensitive information before net of kin have been informed. Some of us in here knew this remarkable lady and have refrained from sharing anything which could identify her at this early stage.
Maybe you'd be decent enough to modify your post? Cheers bm
Maybe you'd be decent enough to modify your post? Cheers bm
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I've got the feeling rp122 is in the media, since every post of his/hers is on an aviation incident and trying to gauge opinions of others who may be in the know...
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The aircraft type is on the BBC news and Sky news website, its not difficult to find out, nor is it difficult to work out the poor lady in question. Sad loss all the same, I guess its a risk of the the job.
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'Our thoughts are with them'
There was no 'blaze' - sensationalist reporting.
Desperately sad day for all concerned, especially her team mates and family.
An extremely professional and well run competition - standard of flying and organisation has been second to none. The community have been hit hard.
Desperately sad day for all concerned, especially her team mates and family.
An extremely professional and well run competition - standard of flying and organisation has been second to none. The community have been hit hard.
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My appologies to all for some of the content I posted. It was removed within five minutes in most cases.
Lessons learnt the hard way.
I am not in the media, just interested in getting to the truth before Sky News purvey (as they often do) untruths. They get the stories first yes, but often with basic errors.
Lessons learnt the hard way.
I am not in the media, just interested in getting to the truth before Sky News purvey (as they often do) untruths. They get the stories first yes, but often with basic errors.
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I was at Sywell earlier this week and had the good fortune to meet this charming lady. Sometimes, one wonders if it's worth it...
2009 - 08/22 - EAA and IAC Mourn the Loss of Vicki Cruse
2009 - 08/22 - EAA and IAC Mourn the Loss of Vicki Cruse
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To the people who are driven to compete, Clareprop, it is. That's your only condolence, the sport is so important to them, that they are prepared to run that gauntlet. Pretty special people, if a little crazy. RIP
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Nonsense
Whats the point of guessing why this happened at this stage. So called 'reports' are a complete waste of time. Why even mention it if you can't verify the source?
My only comment is that once again, I have a horrble sick feeling in my stomach. This has been the worst year.
My only comment is that once again, I have a horrble sick feeling in my stomach. This has been the worst year.