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Old 09-04-2016, 07:59 PM
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Hi All

Unfortunately there was a RV-9 incident here in Western Australia.

Thankfully according to the below Pilot and Passenger were not seriously injured.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-0...-in-wa/7813428
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Old 09-04-2016, 10:33 PM
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Hi All

Unfortunately there was a RV-9 incident here in Western Australia.

Thankfully according to the below Pilot and Passenger were not seriously injured.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-0...-in-wa/7813428
Amazing, after seeing the photos. One word follows....Amen!
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Old 09-04-2016, 11:35 PM
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Good to hear the injuries were minor. That is one seriously damaged RV.

A good safety harness, cinched up properly, can be your best friend.
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Old 09-05-2016, 07:51 AM
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That is incredible to see that level of damage and they survived, they definitely had someone watching over them!
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Old 09-05-2016, 10:18 AM
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That one's definitely not going to buff out, glad they were OK!
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