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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject: New Info on the F-16 Crash last fall. |
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According to the accident investigation board report the pilot, 31-year-old Captain Chris Stricklin, misinterpreted the altitude required to complete the "Split S" maneuver. He made his calculation based on an incorrect mean-sea-level altitude of the airfield. The pilot incorrectly climbed to 1,670 feet above ground level instead of 2,500 feet before initiating the pull down to the Split S maneuver.
When he realized something was wrong, the pilot put maximum back stick pressure and rolled slightly left to ensure the aircraft would impact away from the crowd should he have to eject. He ejected when the aircraft was 140 feet above ground - just 0.8 seconds prior to impact. He sustained only minor injuries from the ejection. There was no other damage to military or civilian property.
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http://www.f-16.net/f-16_news_article968.html
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Roshambo Member
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 280 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Put it on my download list... I'll let you know what I think when it's done.
-Joe _________________ 1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Hardtop - 472/TH400, Air Bags with 10 switches, Memphis Audio.
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Project_1986_TA Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 198 Location: Burien/Seatac
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thats an incredible video, glad he got out in time. |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4415 Location: Gresham, OR
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Man, talk about impressive presence of mind. That could have been so much worse.
-Schultzy |
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Demon 12sec Club
Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 1189 Location: You're not worthy
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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that website sucks for download speeds
63kb/sec |
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