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Old 03-06-2015, 04:41 PM
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Default Re: Aircraft pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Extremely lucky there was no fire as this type of crash normally always ends with that as a result. Since he had to be removed from the plane that likely would have meant a fatality. Evidently he suffered engine trouble immediately after take off and was attempting to circle around and land. Private video shows his plane descending rapidly and under limited power. I witnessed a similar crash while at my daughters soccer game <span style="font-weight: bold">when a Cessna 172 lost power. It's glide slope was just a little better than a rock.</span> Fortunately both father and daughter survived. </div></div>

Actually they glide pretty well. With no power and full flaps you can pull into a field at about 45mph. I know, I've done it.

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