A Stewart S51,scaleP51,crashed in Ocala,FL on 3-6-09. Ocala.com stated it was built by Kevin Eldredge & sold to John Hambleton about 5years ago. The pilot was killed after suspected engine power problem. Mr. Hambleton was 80 & a previous P51 test pilot. It crashed into a RV park. Prayers to friends & relatives.
-
Lockheed Bob -
Re: Plane Crash
John was a test pilot on the Enforcer. Met him a couple times years ago, great guy.
RonRon Henning -
Re: Plane Crash
Just read about a TBM that went down in New Jersey a few days ago. Inflight fire in left wing. Pilot got it down (alive, with 2nd and 3rd degree burns). Plane did not fair so well.
Comment
-
Re: Plane Crash
Sad but, at least the pilots alive and no other injuries.Originally posted by Skyracer View PostJust read about a TBM that went down in New Jersey a few days ago. Inflight fire in left wing. Pilot got it down (alive, with 2nd and 3rd degree burns). Plane did not fair so well.Last edited by hm66sk; 03-12-2009, 06:12 PM."And if they stare, just let them burn their eyes on your moving."Comment
-
total destruction
the TBM was more or less completely burned out, the tail section was just about the only recognizable piece...Originally posted by Skyracer View PostJust read about a TBM that went down in New Jersey a few days ago. Inflight fire in left wing. Pilot got it down (alive, with 2nd and 3rd degree burns). Plane did not fair so well.
Comment
-
Re: Plane Crash
Hambleton was the test pilot of the Piper PE-2 Enforcer when it crashed off Vero Beach in 1971.
Comment
-
Re: Plane Crash
Could someone post a link of the TBM incident?Comment
Comment