Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #56337
From: Wolfgang <Wolfgang@MiCom.net>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: [LML] Thunder Mustang Crash at Reno
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:43:38 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
The caartwheel was not on purpose . . .
 
Fwd: Reno Air Race Update - OUCH!

This accident happened 1000ft from where we were all standing on Sunday at the Reno air Races right in front of us. The pilot was not hurt except for a few scratches.

But then there was the wind. About 30 MPH with higher gusts and dust getting kicked up. As we stood in front of the crowd, the Sport Gold race was happening. George Giboney flying the Thunder Mustang named "Rapid Travel" declared a mayday and entered a right downwind for 26 with no power. He flew clear of the other racers before turning base. Due to the strong winds, he ran out of altitude and landed rolling almost perpendicular to the runway. He rolled into the dirt and then a bump which launched the plane about 10 feet into the air. It then cart wheeled and tumbled - wings came off, engine pulled from the fuselage and the plane appeared to settle upside down, gear up. Everyone thought the worst. About 10 minutes later, the pilot was announced OK. The fans cheered.

Actual video in link below

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