Another airshow plane crash!

STEED · 08-22-15, 10:05 AM

Not a good year in the UK..

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A Hawker Hunter plane has crashed into several vehicles after coming down at Shoreham Airshow in West Sussex.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34027260

Oberon · 08-22-15, 10:53 AM

Yeah, I've been mentioning it in the 'What are you doing now' thread, but it looks like Hawker Hunter T. Mk VII WV372 has crashed into cars at the traffic lights by Shoreham airfield, killing at least seven and injuring at least fourteen.

A video of her in happier times:

Here is a video of the impact (there is no sound):

Initial reports indicated the pilot had been pulled from the wreckage but these reports were quickly pulled indicating that they were incorrect.
Meanwhile, the Daily Fail:

Gutter press at its best there.

Tchocky · 08-22-15, 10:55 AM

They were one word away from decency

Commander Wallace · 08-22-15, 01:42 PM

It's easy to forget how dangerous flying combat aircraft can be since so many skilled pilots do it day in and day out. Condolences to the families
of the pilot and those lost on the ground. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured as well.

Oberon · 08-22-15, 02:03 PM

Just got this from my cousin:

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I drove along the A27 en route to my brother's about 30 mins before. Saw the smoke from his house. It's chaos on the roads down here

Oberon · 08-22-15, 03:21 PM

Apparently the earlier reports about the pilot did seem to have a grain of truth in them as it's been reported that he is in critical condition in hospital.

08-22-15, 10:55 AM	#3
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	They were one word away from decency __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-22-15, 10:53 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Yeah, I've been mentioning it in the 'What are you doing now' thread, but it looks like Hawker Hunter T. Mk VII WV372 has crashed into cars at the traffic lights by Shoreham airfield, killing at least seven and injuring at least fourteen. A video of her in happier times: Here is a video of the impact (there is no sound): Initial reports indicated the pilot had been pulled from the wreckage but these reports were quickly pulled indicating that they were incorrect. Meanwhile, the Daily Fail: Gutter press at its best there.

08-22-15, 01:42 PM	#4
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	It's easy to forget how dangerous flying combat aircraft can be since so many skilled pilots do it day in and day out. Condolences to the families of the pilot and those lost on the ground. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured as well.

08-22-15, 03:21 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Apparently the earlier reports about the pilot did seem to have a grain of truth in them as it's been reported that he is in critical condition in hospital.