Incident at Goulburn YGLB

[XAIRVTW]

Anybody no what had happened at Goulburn this morning involving a chipmonk?

 

 

[old man emu]

Had an argument with his Friar?

 

OME

 

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

 

[facthunter]

I can understand that. Nev

 

 

[68volksy]

Engine out on take-off. Put it down in a paddock off the end of the strip. Pilot suffered minor cuts and passenger was taken away on a stretcher as a precaution against possible back injuries.

 

Local media reporting it as a "miraculous" escape from certain death. We locals are calling it a good example of why our training involves so much practice of engine failures on take-off. He actually used one of the paddocks we've all picked for this exact occurrence!

 

The pilot has only owned the plane for a few months so it's a pity to see the poor bird hurt.

 

http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/news/local/news/general/plane-down-near-goulburn-two-hurt/2436570.aspx