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Vintage F-4U Corsair Crashes At Airshow
Posted on 11/10/2002 3:09 PM AKST by Robe
I just came back from a Airshow at Owens Field in Columbia SC.
I had the sickening experience of witnessing the fatal crash of a veteran pilot and an historical aircraft.
Shortly after taking off and joining in the formation flyby circuit of the airfield the F4U Corsair began smoking, the pilot made a 90* right turn at the midfield point then a left turn in a apparent attempt to return to the runway. The aircraft disappeared behind tall trees and a moment later a thick black smoke column rose into the sky.
A rescue helo broke off a repelling demo to respond to the site. The aircraft had crashed into a tall stand of trees and was totally consumed in the resulting fire.
The name of the pilot is being withheld pending notification of family.
I had been talking to the veteran pilot just 15 minuets prior to his death, it was a devastating experience. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. He was honoring W.W.II vets and gave his like so others won’t forget their sacrifices. GOD bless all the airman whom risk their lives at these airshows to keep history alive for generations to come
Robe
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Vintage F-4U Corsair Crashes At Airshow
Posted on 11/10/2002 3:09 PM AKST by Robe
I just came back from a Airshow at Owens Field in Columbia SC.
I had the sickening experience of witnessing the fatal crash of a veteran pilot and an historical aircraft.
Shortly after taking off and joining in the formation flyby circuit of the airfield the F4U Corsair began smoking, the pilot made a 90* right turn at the midfield point then a left turn in a apparent attempt to return to the runway. The aircraft disappeared behind tall trees and a moment later a thick black smoke column rose into the sky.
A rescue helo broke off a repelling demo to respond to the site. The aircraft had crashed into a tall stand of trees and was totally consumed in the resulting fire.
The name of the pilot is being withheld pending notification of family.
I had been talking to the veteran pilot just 15 minuets prior to his death, it was a devastating experience. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. He was honoring W.W.II vets and gave his like so others won’t forget their sacrifices. GOD bless all the airman whom risk their lives at these airshows to keep history alive for generations to come
Robe
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