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Re: LSFM P-38 ground accident

Posted by Blake on Sun Jan 18, 2004 09:09:28 AM

In reply top LSFM P-38 ground accident posted by JACK COOK on Sun Jan 18, 2004 12:10:40 AM

The P-38 did NOT hit a marshaller. Chuck and I were both marshalling that day. I was on the opposite end of the flight line. I'm not sure exactly where Chuck was working. Those are not fond memories.

The accident occurred back in 1998 (I think). The NTSB report is on-line, but their site doesn't seem to work this morning. What was hit was a Cushman 3-wheel scooter (with roof), with a mechanic sitting inside. The mechanic laid down across the seat to try to get out of harm's way. He had a chunk taken out of the back of his calf. He's a very lucky guy. Both the P-38 and the mechanic were repaired and are fully operational today.

The accident occurred early in the morning, before very much public had arrived. The plane made a sharp 180-degree turn to the left to exit the pit and hit the scooter, which was parked at about its 7 o'clock position, with the idling, inboard (left) prop.

Blake
Volunteer - Lone Star Flight Museum

http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/query.asp

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