Dutchboy 0 #1 June 18, 2003 As of 9:20am on Monday I am no longer the owner of an airplane. I had an engine failure while flying my homebuilt over rough terrain. I walked away (OK ran) with only minor injuries, but my poor little plane looks like a total loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 June 18, 2003 at least YOU are ok! I kno wit sucks to loose something like that but it couldve been worseMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #3 June 19, 2003 Sorry for your accident! Glad to hear you walked away... Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 June 19, 2003 Oh shit......"The Great Phil" has fallen? Glad you walked away bro. Is that the FIRST time you have crashed a plane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #5 June 19, 2003 I/m g;ad you are ok... Blue skies!"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #6 June 19, 2003 Quote As of 9:20am on Monday I am no longer the owner of an airplane. I had an engine failure while flying my homebuilt over rough terrain. I walked away (OK ran) with only minor injuries, but my poor little plane looks like a total loss. Dude, glad to hear you are ok. Don't worry. There are more planes out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 June 19, 2003 QuoteThere are more planes out there. BEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRR Does Doug know yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #8 June 19, 2003 OUCH...glad you are ok. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #9 June 19, 2003 Glad you are able to walk (ok run) and type about it! Ok, I know what happens when you total a car. Where do all the never-to-be-flown-again airplanes go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 June 19, 2003 QuoteWhere do all the never-to-be-flown-again airplanes go? Same place as the beer cans.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #11 June 19, 2003 QuoteGlad you are able to walk (ok run) and type about it! Ok, I know what happens when you total a car. Where do all the never-to-be-flown-again airplanes go? Remember Flagler? The old location that Rocky Evans had? That is now "Command Aircraft Recovery". They pick up after plane wrecks, and what used to be our camping/parking/campfire area is now filled with planes in pieces. That is just so sad, on so many levels. BTW, Phil, sorry about your plane, but glad you're with us yet. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #12 June 19, 2003 Definately glad you're OK...There's been too many things in the incidents forum of late. Well, look at the bright side. You're still an airplane owner. It just might not be airworthy. Got pictures? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #13 June 19, 2003 sorry to hear. I know the amount of work that can go into building a homebuilt.... ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 June 19, 2003 Glad your ok bro! Yeah, plane crashes suck.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #15 June 19, 2003 So sorry about the plane. Just glad your ok. That's the important part. Planes can be replaced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #16 June 19, 2003 Glad you're OK. Do you know how few people can regale their grandchildren with a story about crashing their own airplane ? I don't know the answer, but it can't be very many - and you're one of 'em, so congratulations ! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #17 June 20, 2003 QuoteGlad you are able to walk (ok run) and type about it! Ok, I know what happens when you total a car. Where do all the never-to-be-flown-again airplanes go? They go to the air salvage lot. There is such a place south of Atlanta where my plane is supposed to go. I'm sure the first thing they'll do is yank out the avionics. I would like to at least get the data plate off the tail. Technically, I no longer own it, it belongs to the insurance company. Of course, they have yet to pay me for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
