autoalain Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 Well, my c-frlv just went to plane heaven, winds picked up badly on way home, weather man said 6 knots sw, well came in to land and they were 20 knots from north west, I knew it ws a little much to try and land but onroute I heard a different noise that sounded like an exhaust leak and was worried about fire, so wanted on the ground soon, about 200 feet from touchdown the wind shifted about 40 degrees, so hard that my passenger hit his head on the roof, the plane sank very fast, tried to pull back but landing gear collasped r/h side, I had a new partner with me and he was watching my speed like I was, I was at 85 200 feet from the number, but landed, or touched down I should say 100 feet from the numbers, it sank like a lead ballon, rear tank was empty, I do not know why it dropped so dam fast, well we walked away, after about a 500 foot slide, solid plane (was). now just trying to get the sick felling out of my gut. pics to come. Mike. 10
kpaul Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 Glad to hear everyone was able to walk away safely . 1
Cruiser Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 Mike, You and your passenger(s) are safe. Take a break, collect your self mentally. Thank God there were no injuries. Accidents are accidents. Remember, airplanes are safe in the hangar, but that is not why we have airplanes. 3
steingar Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 Sorry to hear. That is quite the loss. But loosing you or your passenger would have been far worse. Good news is once the dust settles you get to go airplane shopping. 2
FlyChickie Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 I'm sorry to hear about the incident, but incredibly grateful you got to walk away - that's a MAJOR plus. Hope you feel better soon.
drapo Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Glad to know that you made it OK, sorry for the material loss! Looking at the forecast, I was also suppose to go flying today but at the airport (Lachute), winds were not as predicted, strong and pretty gusty at a 60 deg angle or so, so I decided to mow the lawn instead...
carusoam Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Great report, Alain! Sorry about the broken hardware. It is great to see you typing the report. Best regards, -a- 2
mike_elliott Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 I am glad you are ok Alan and we dont have to write "the letter". I am saddened you lost your long time A model, however. There are more Mooneys out there with your name on them! 1
Stephen Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Very glad you are ok Alain. It can happen. My stepfather was flying a Cherokee 235 into Turner Ridge Port in Silver City, New Mexico (now closed...probably for the best) and had, I guess a wind-sheer. Lots of speed on final but very slow OTG speed flying into a 30KT+ headwind straight down the runway and all the sudden it was like a fly swatter smacked us down from about 20 feet up. No stall warning, nothing. We hit so hard that the full Rt. tip tank broke the spar and was hanging by the aluminum skin. Sometimes wind is not your friend.
Oscar Avalle Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Good to know that you are OK. Plane, that is why we carry insurance...
Ned Gravel Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Michel: i know you will beat yourself up for this - I did when it happened to me. Your decision making was based on the information that was available to you. Do not give up. Lache pas. When the insurance writes the check, find another. And if you need a real reason to forgive yourself, look at the guy who was flying with you. You saved his life. Simple. 3
MyNameIsNobody Posted July 11, 2018 Report Posted July 11, 2018 You both walked away. Fantastic! Now walk away with an insurance check and upgrade. Have fun.
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