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Re: Bluebonnet Airshow in Burnet, TX

Posted by Stephen Rister on Sun Apr 11, 2004 04:47:41 PM

In reply top Bluebonnet Airshow in Burnet, TX posted by Ryan Short on Sat Apr 10, 2004 06:43:20 PM

Hi Everyone,
I was at Burnet when Howard had the accident. He was landing and apparently lost a brake. Towards the end of the rollout he nosed over and the Wildcat flipped. He was inside for about 45 minutes before being dug out. Howard had a few cuts but was more frustrated than anything. I can't blame him!
From a distance I could see that the FM-2 was not badly damaged except vertical stabilizer, canopy, & blades. Not sure if the engine mount broke.
Howard Pardue is OK and that is what counts. We were worried there for a while...
Inicidently, shortly after the accident a front blew in with winds and heavy rain. Show was cancelled.

Stephen

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