Co-pilot exits the aircraft during the approach for an emergency landing...
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Co-pilot exits the aircraft during the approach for an emergency landing...
At KRDU airport yesterday. The aircraft had a main right gear issue.
Very weird and I can't wait to hear the captain's version of this story.
https://ca.yahoo.com/news/mystery-su...012938183.html
Body found about 4 hours after the incident.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/lo...263974426.html
Very weird and I can't wait to hear the captain's version of this story.
https://ca.yahoo.com/news/mystery-su...012938183.html
Body found about 4 hours after the incident.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/lo...263974426.html
Last edited by Pilot DAR; 31st Jul 2022 at 18:27. Reason: We'll give the copilot some professional courtesy that maybe it was an accidental departure
"A video of the landing shared by ABC 11 appears to show that the plane's right landing gear did not open"
It shouldn't take long to determine what happened to the R MLG. The rest of the story should be pretty interesting.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...710Z/NR20/KRDU
that track is interesting, and so is the flight history.
that track is interesting, and so is the flight history.
In any event, would it even be possible to push such a door open far enough to see anything ?
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I wondered the same thing. The available pix of the accident airplane aren't close enough to see if there's a door on the right side. Looking at CASA 212 pix in general shows some have a right door and some don't.
In any event, would it even be possible to push such a door open far enough to see anything ?
In any event, would it even be possible to push such a door open far enough to see anything ?
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I guess the post-accident photo does show a RH door...if I look hard enough.
But the picture of that airplane, N497CA, being used for parachute stuff also shows a door on the left side. So, maybe it has doors on both sides ?
I guess the post-accident photo does show a RH door...if I look hard enough.
But the picture of that airplane, N497CA, being used for parachute stuff also shows a door on the left side. So, maybe it has doors on both sides ?
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"It shouldn't take long to determine what happened to the R MLG. The rest of the story should be pretty interesting."
Reported as a hard landing at that 50' by 4000' grass strip. PLane departed and reported the right gear "problem".
"Is there even a door on the RHS of the fuselage you could wrestle/inspect the gear from? Through the #2 engine prop-wash?"
Since it is used for airdrop/parachute training by the mil and other users opening the rear ramp would be the preferred way of viewing the gear rather than a door forward of the props.
But, I think you might be able to see enough from the windows in any case. Leaning out the ramp or any door without a chute or restraint doesn't seem very wise for this young man. RIP.
Another option would obviously be to do a tower fly by to check the gear. Perhaps the Capt was concerned about other damage as well? Should be an interesting debrief. Tragic.
Reported as a hard landing at that 50' by 4000' grass strip. PLane departed and reported the right gear "problem".
"Is there even a door on the RHS of the fuselage you could wrestle/inspect the gear from? Through the #2 engine prop-wash?"
Since it is used for airdrop/parachute training by the mil and other users opening the rear ramp would be the preferred way of viewing the gear rather than a door forward of the props.
But, I think you might be able to see enough from the windows in any case. Leaning out the ramp or any door without a chute or restraint doesn't seem very wise for this young man. RIP.
Another option would obviously be to do a tower fly by to check the gear. Perhaps the Capt was concerned about other damage as well? Should be an interesting debrief. Tragic.
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Could have tried it from the tail gate and lost his grip. The picture below shows it as open.
On a side note, apparently they lost the wheel after a hard landing were they managed to get airborne again.
On a side note, apparently they lost the wheel after a hard landing were they managed to get airborne again.
Last edited by ehwatezedoing; 7th Aug 2022 at 05:57.
Get that box down even with no gear on a grass strip should be no problem. So why bother opening doors or ramps. With enough fuel you can make a tower fly by or let another plane have a look. But without a chute fitted on your back, why open a hatch? Usual procedure learned from WW2, get all the available gear down and make a nice landing as the pilot did. Wonder what the real story is.
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The CASA-212 is a fixed gear ship with rugged landing gear for rough strip operations. Very surprising to hear of a gear leg or hub failure. The NTSB analysis will hopefully expose what the hard landing damaged and how.
Checking the gear without a harness is likely the reason for the fall. Sad to see a young aspiring pilot lose his life. RIP
Checking the gear without a harness is likely the reason for the fall. Sad to see a young aspiring pilot lose his life. RIP
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The unnamed pilot told Wake County investigators that Crooks leapt from the aircraft before their emergency landing attempt, unsuccessfully aiming toward a body of water.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...710Z/NR20/KRDU
that track is interesting, and so is the flight history.
that track is interesting, and so is the flight history.
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