A bit of a to-do at RAF Scampton

delbydoo · Post by **delbydoo** » 08 Nov 2011, 14:29

Very vague.......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15640104

btaylo24 · Post by **btaylo24** » 08 Nov 2011, 14:58

hearing stories that a pilot has died, red X??? Any body know more...

delbydoo · Post by **delbydoo** » 08 Nov 2011, 15:05

Just heard on the local radio, UNCONFIRMED reports of an "ejector seat problem" and that the pilot has been taken to Lincoln hospital with "significant injuries"......MoD is not commenting at the moment, but NO reports of a death

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ampton.htm

Garysb · Post by **Garysb** » 08 Nov 2011, 17:48

BBC reporting that it is fatal

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15640104
Gary

delbydoo · Post by **delbydoo** » 08 Nov 2011, 17:50

The BBC is now reporting that a Red Arrows pilot has died after being ejected from his aircraft whilst on the ground - again, still NOT confirmed by the Ministry of Defence, but according to the BBC the RAF did confirm the ejection part....not looking good for the Reds this year

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15640104

delbydoo · Post by **delbydoo** » 08 Nov 2011, 17:53

MoD has confirmed the death, my condolences to their family

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ampton.htm

VulcanDriver · Post by **VulcanDriver** » 08 Nov 2011, 18:38

MoD has confirmed a Red Arrows pilot has been killed this afternoon after being ejected from his aircraft. His name and rank is being withheld although his next of kin have been told. Investigation has been started. Witnesses say there was a "very loud" bang. Possible ejector seat malfunction as his chute did not open.

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 08 Nov 2011, 22:41

Geez, what a horrible year for them. Condolences to his family. That's the last thing you would think you have to worry about.

delbydoo · Post by **delbydoo** » 09 Nov 2011, 17:35

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ingham.htm

Rest in peace

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 09 Nov 2011, 18:55

I can't recall hearing of an accidental ground ejection in recent years.

Is that a zero/zero seat in the T1? Anyone know?

delbydoo · Post by **delbydoo** » 09 Nov 2011, 19:47

According to the MB website, it is "Zero/zero in near level attitude". All the specs are here

http://www.martin-baker.com/products/Ej ... k--10.aspx

and there is an interesting site about ejections here

http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/index.htm

petebramley · Post by **petebramley** » 10 Nov 2011, 22:59

If the poor guy was not properly strapped in when it went bang then
I don't suppose it matters if it was a 0/0 seat.

RIP

Garysb · Post by **Garysb** » 02 Dec 2011, 17:01

Martin Baker website "Not our Fault"

http://www.martin-baker.com/getdoc/613a ... eases.aspx

Gary

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