River Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Ultralight Landing Goes Wrong * James O'Loan * From: The Courier-Mail * February 06, 2011 1:14PM AN ultralight aircraft was "blown through a fence" near Toowoomba this afternoon. The student pilot, about 30, was lucky to escape with a deep cut to his arm. He was executing a rehearsed emergency landing when a sudden gust of wind struck the side of the aircraft. It pushed the ultralight through a wire fence, with wreckage cutting deeply into his arm. Ambulance crews arrived a short time ago to treat him and found his instructor unharmed. It is believed the pair were landing in a paddock next to Clifton Airfield, which has been experiencing wind gusts this afternoon of 15-20 knots. "When they landed, a big gust of wind pushed them sideways and it was blown through a fence," an airfield worker said. Emergency services rushed to the scene about 12.15pm.
fly_tornado Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 good thing I wasn't out there today! hope everyone is ok
fly_tornado Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 the only way they could get close to the fence to hit it, is during taxiing for a short field take off/landings.
Tomo Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Ouch, good to hear no one was hurt to bad - must of been a pretty decent gust.
fly_tornado Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 no short field landings, must be serious the news article is updated to say that he is getting sent to Brisbane for surgery which must mean tendons or major blood vessels have been damaged. Not a good start to your flying career.
Tomo Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Received this email from Trevor at Clifton - Hope he doesn't mind me posting it! On Sunday Drifter 787 suffered serious damage when it was hit by a strong thermal gust whilst carrying out practice emergency procedures.Daniel was the instructor and received no injury. The student pilot received a deep cut to his forearm and no other known injuries. Members concerns are appreciated and thanks for them.
fly_tornado Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 in the news with pics http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2011/02/07/separate-incidents-keep-careflight-crews-in-the-ai/
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