This is the beginning of AirVenture 2021, the big EAA fly-in in Oshkosh, WI. For a week of so,this airport becomes the busiest in the world as aviators from all over the world bring their aircraft to Oshkosh to enjoy the companionship of like-minded people.
Accidents happen, and Termite points us to a video where things did not go exactly as planned.
I'm no aviator, but from what I've heard, this was a good landing because they walked away from it, but it wasn't a great landing, because they cannot use the airplane again. Oh, they might be able to use it after several tens of thousands of dollars, but it ain't going to fly this week.
Surprisingly most of the damage expense on that gear-up landing will be the engine tear down, inspection, and likely rebuild as well as the replacement propeller. The sheet metal and paint repair are significantly less. It'll be up to the insurance company to either write off the plane or repair it if they deem it more cost-effective.
ReplyDeleteProbably going to be a new set of underwear on the list, too. If you're goinf to have an accident, one that's a walk-away is the type to have. Good to hear of no pilot loss.
ReplyDeleteOuch...
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