airtwardo 6 #1 August 15, 2005 Goosed BIG time ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #2 August 15, 2005 That sucked. The company that I used to work for ran pony express mail all over the state in twin comanders. Hitting geese in flight was a monthly thing. None were that bad though, we never lost a plane. HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #3 August 15, 2005 I had just exited a C141 doing a military jump and it sucked a bird into an engine causing a little smoke. Sucked for everyone else in the plain who had to land with it. On the bright side we didn't have to do the 12 mile road march back. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #4 August 16, 2005 That was interesting so look at the HUD and see the speeds and the procedure. Looks like the initial response was to use the indicated 240 to pitch up to about 23 degrees. They kept the climb up to about a speed of 130 or so. Could not see the altitude very well but it looked to be about 3500 at the top. The communication seemed to show that the procedure was for one pilot to fly while the other tried the re-start. Seemed like 2 tries and then the decision, radio call and ejection. Also the plane impacted at about 178 very nose down about 20 degrees. Pretty deep nose drop at the ejection to about 35 degrees down. Although it really sucked it was kinda cool to watch the procedures and ejection.. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 August 16, 2005 Type: Hawk CT155202 Date: 14 May 2004 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan The mission was a navigation trip and part of a conversion syllabus designed to familiarize the Royal Air Force (RAF) student with the NFTC Hawk variant. With the area portion completed, the crew was conducting some proficiency flying at 15 Wing. The IP had just taken control and as the aircraft approached the departure end of Runway 29R, a bird was observed just left of the nose. Both crewmembers heard a "thump", felt vibrations and noted a change in engine pitch. This was followed immediately by audio and caption engine warnings (T6NL&ECA) and high engine temperature indication (660 C). The IP traded airspeed for altitude, confirmed that engine temperatures remained high, reduced throttle to idle and told the student to "prepare to abandon the aircraft". The aircraft reached a maximum altitude of approximately 3700 MSL (1700 AGL). When the aircraft descended through 3000 MSL the IP transmitted his intention to eject to Moose Jaw tower. After confirming the student was ready, the IP ordered and initiated ejection. Both occupants cleared the aircraft and descended under parachutes but for less than 30 seconds prior to landing. One crewmember was seriously injured in the sequence and the other received minor injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed when it crashed about seven seconds later in a farmer's field. The investigation is on going and focusing on a wide range of issues including the aspects of low and slow speed (below 300 KIAS) engine failure in the CT155 and ejection criteria. Also, the investigation will examine engine performance after bird ingestion and aircrew life support equipment. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #6 August 16, 2005 QuoteThat sucked. Quote Yes it did, right through the intake into the blades! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
