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Post by thomarse on Aug 6, 2011 15:30:20 GMT 12
Yes it was and IIRC had aileron cables reversed? Obviously hit right wing down.
Note the engine torn away - the late Derek Erskine told me they were prone to this happening, and a serious consequence for the pilot could be a smothering in very hot engine oil.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Aug 6, 2011 17:32:25 GMT 12
Yes, I remember that accident.
As you say, the cables were incorrectly coupled up after the overhaul. Apparently several people had sat in the cockpit and had a play with the controls prior to the test flight and not one of them had noticed the reversal. A salutary reminder to take nothing for granted.
Every time I do a 'full and free' control check prior to a flight I remember that accident and make absolutely sure that not only do the control surfaces move but that they also move in the correct direction.
The other biggy was the guy in Australia who hurriedly tossed his headset on prior to a flight.
At 500' after takeoff, a bee that had been inside the earpiece stung him in the eardrum.
So I always have a good look inside the headset prior to putting the thing on.
Sometimes I think I have been around too long and seen too much . . .
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Post by thomarse on Aug 6, 2011 20:21:24 GMT 12
No I don't think so Peter, but then I've been around as long......
I think I've mentioned on here previously how much I learned from Accident Reports and from hangar/clubhouse chat. The greatest pity is that we can't necessarily share that with the upcoming generation, much that I would want to.
My "full free and in the correct sense" check (on every takeoff, even when glider towing) was based on another clubhouse story I never forgot. It concerned something my instructor the late Harry Jenkins told us about a Wanganui Aero Work pilot whose name was George Wells I think - he taxiied out in the Ceres BSQ one morning and was just rolling when he discovered he had only back elevator available. As one pundit said: "Excellent for looping practice!"
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Post by eieio on Aug 11, 2011 20:50:04 GMT 12
Have had an instructor do free and full check but not looking at results,we also need to be sure we are seeing what is happening,not what we expect to see.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Aug 11, 2011 20:53:37 GMT 12
You guys are prudent airmen, spread the safety word.
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Post by eieio on Aug 12, 2011 7:51:28 GMT 12
And remember the guy who preflighted before every flight, not once per day, eventually one day he found a critical rudder situation during his every flight/ preflight.
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Post by rhyno on Aug 14, 2011 14:10:32 GMT 12
Hey Rhyno, somebody you know may have an answer...... ;D  Hmmmm..  We talked about it not so long ago...reckoned he found dirt in his trousers...bringing rise to the phrase "soil yourself". ;D |
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Post by kiwibeavers on Aug 15, 2011 14:18:17 GMT 12
I think they were both very lucky, of course John had to retire after this.  |
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Post by rhyno on Aug 17, 2011 21:53:45 GMT 12
I wouldnt be here if it was worse, thats for sure mate!
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We talked about it not so long ago...reckoned he found dirt in his trousers...bringing rise to the phrase "soil yourself". ;D