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Old 06-16-2013, 12:14 PM
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Default RV-7A crash 16JUN - PA
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2013/0...o-injured.html

Pilot/passenger appear to be fine. Hard to imagine how it flipped...all gear legs and wheels appear to be attached and functioning, unless I am missing something on the nosewheel.
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Old 06-16-2013, 12:29 PM
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unless I am missing something on the nosewheel.
Nose wheel definitely tucked under.

Very visible at the 1:30 time.
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You can see at 1:25 in the video the nose gear folded back...
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Old 06-16-2013, 01:59 PM
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Nose wheel definitely tucked under.

Very visible at the 1:30 time.
... If he decides to rebuild his airplane I will make him a killer deal on a "Nose Job". I bet it wont be a hard sell, what do you think? Best, Allan...
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Old 06-16-2013, 03:05 PM
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Ah, video wasn't there when I first saw it.
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