Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 14:41
Glad to see he's safe, hope he recovers ok.
These things happen though with aircraft that close together.
Nick
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Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 14:43
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 15:06
I reckon its pretty rare for the Red Arrows.
Anyone know of any previous incidents of this nature (aircraft loss or collision) in their history?
Anyone know of any previous incidents of this nature (aircraft loss or collision) in their history?
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 15:07
It's not as rare as you'd think 
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 15:49
Wikipedia lists seven Hawk incidents (including today's) and two Gnat incidents.
Not exactly a reliable source, but a good indication nevertheless.
I was brought up not far from Kemble, and I remember being vaguely aware of the Red Arrows - but they had already moved to Scampton before I was old enough to appreciate them.
Not exactly a reliable source, but a good indication nevertheless.
I was brought up not far from Kemble, and I remember being vaguely aware of the Red Arrows - but they had already moved to Scampton before I was old enough to appreciate them.
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 18:45
Just seen a picture on the BBC
Damage to top of fin and right tailplane
reports are its was the syncro pair
Gary
Damage to top of fin and right tailplane
reports are its was the syncro pair
Gary
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 18:56
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 25 Mar 2010, 17:40
So, one plane was destroyed with the pilot surviving though injured, and the other managed to land safely. I'm so glad it wasn't any worse.
Re: Red Arrows pilot injured in mid-air collision
Posted: 25 Mar 2010, 17:45
Maybe its time to take one of those T2s out of storage.