tallman Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Friday night my brother in-law was scheduled to arrive, by plane, at 8:45. A bit before that time, loud sound. At 8:45 we got a call that a plane had crashed at one of the major intersections, about a par 4 distance from our house. Fearing the worst we headed out, using cell phones to communicate. It is populated, but woodsy, between our house and the intersection. Power was out, police lights everywhere, intersections and roads blocked. Coming over a hill we saw this. We could tell it was a private plane, not the small commercial flight he was on. Our concern turned to the pilot. Kudos to the Tallahassee Police, Fire, EMT, and citizens who assisted, and then maintained an orderly vigil. Approximately 1,500 people were there. No one interfered with or hindered the situation. We headed home, contacted Beth’s brother by cell and directed him around the closed roads to our home. Needless to say we were glad to see him. The pilot survived, update today says broken knee and collarbone, some small punctures and cuts. A lucky man. Link to comment
Twisties Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Darn Zumo..... Huh?? I guess I need more coffee. Link to comment
David Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I guess the advantage of a small plane like that is this: it's one large crumple zone. The disadvantage is that it's obviously not going to buff out. Awhile back a pilot ran out of fuel about 3 miles from us. He glided to Thompson Lane, touched down hard, right behind a Ford Expedition, then bounced, clipped the roof rack, and settled back down for the second landing in front of the SUV. That would definitely wake you up. Link to comment
David Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 He's probably suggesting that the pilot got lost. Link to comment
tallman Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Pilot reported "dead stick" just before hitting the tallest utility pole in the city. He is employed by Homeland Security. This is not a test... Link to comment
Roger_R Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Pilot reported "dead stick" just before hitting the tallest utility pole in the city. He is employed by Homeland Security. This is not a test... "Dead Stick" ?????? Probabally ran out of fuel. The #1 reason small planes fall out of the sky. I've pushed the tank on occasion, but less as I gained hours. 8000 plus ATP now...no freaking way. I KNOW how to use a calculator. Link to comment
tallman Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Bystanders reported no lights on the plane. Perhaps an electrical problem? Link to comment
David Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Bystanders reported no lights on the plane. Perhaps an electrical problem? External electrical power (like from an alternator or battery) is not necessary for running the engine or for anything having to do with flying the plane, so that's not likely the culprit. And if he "reported" something on the radio, he had electrical power of some kind anyway. When little planes like this go down, you can assume that most of the reasons given are bullshit meant to CYA. It was probably a fuel issue, he got lost, ice on the wings, he went VFR --> IMC, or he stalled it (for another reason besides ice). Link to comment
WURTY Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Dead stick, Should have refueled with one of those blue pills Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Wurty, That's a good one. See you in torrey my friend. Link to comment
BFish Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 i found this update from the Tallahassean Seminoleun..."Pilot error has been ruled out...it was determined that the pilot, a Mr. O. Wright, had pressure washed the aircraft prior to the flight. In addition the flight path was embedded with numerous rainstorms. Apparantly the aircrafts HES needed replacing and was impacted by the moisture. One of the first responders was concerned citizen Mr. T Tallman, who stated that the crash occured a 4 par from his house. Mr. Tallman would not elaborate on whether it was Tiger Woods 4 Par or actually a 5 Par for mortals. Mr. Wright was able to repair the aircraft after a rush order from BeemerBoneyard arrived containing a new HES....late night pizza deliveries were able to resume shortly thereafter... " Link to comment
Jerry_75_Guy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 "Dead Stick" ?????? Probabally ran out of fuel.. ...8000 plus ATP now...no freaking way. I KNOW how to use a calculator. Famous last words . Never say 'Never!' my friend, 'cause that's just about the time when it will jump up and bite one in the butt Link to comment
SageRider Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 "Dead Stick" ?????? Probabally ran out of fuel.. ...8000 plus ATP now...no freaking way. I KNOW how to use a calculator. Famous last words . Never say 'Never!' my friend, 'cause that's just about the time when it will jump up and bite one in the butt Amen to that! It never ceases to amaze me the number of pilots who die because they tried to stretch the fuel a bit too far... (Source: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/month.asp ) Link to comment
Huzband Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 i found this update from the Tallahassean Seminoleun..."Pilot error has been ruled out...it was determined that the pilot, a Mr. O. Wright, had pressure washed the aircraft prior to the flight. In addition the flight path was embedded with numerous rainstorms. Apparantly the aircrafts HES needed replacing and was impacted by the moisture. One of the first responders was concerned citizen Mr. T Tallman, who stated that the crash occured a 4 par from his house. Mr. Tallman would not elaborate on whether it was Tiger Woods 4 Par or actually a 5 Par for mortals. Mr. Wright was able to repair the aircraft after a rush order from BeemerBoneyard arrived containing a new HES....late night pizza deliveries were able to resume shortly thereafter... " I don't know about that, it was reported in The Capitol Crapper that his final drive failed. Link to comment
Richard_D Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 The old saying used to be " If Harley made an airplane , would you fly in it" Might have to change it to " BMW " now. Link to comment
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