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04-14-2009, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arlington, TX (DFW)
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RV DOWN in Arlington
There is an RV down (possible 6A or 7A) at the NW corner of Green Oaks and Pioneer Parkway (aka Spur 303). This is due north of the Lake Arlington Golf Course, across 303. My dad just called me and saw the accident site, and said they just took the pilot to the hospital. Sounds like it happened within the past hour. My dad said he can't get within 100-yards of it but a fireman told him the pilot reported engine problems. It is an A-model, flipped over on its back. The fireman also told my dad that the gear(s) dug some really big trenches upon the emergency landing. It is mainly white, with what my dad said looked like a black 'spear' type stripe down the side, and possibly a maroon upper color on the fuselage.
Let's all pray the pilot is OK.
Take care,
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Arlington, TX
RV-12 Built / Sold / Flying
Currently Flying: Cessna Skyhawk 172
Rebuilding a true barn find J-3 Cub
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04-14-2009, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Massapequa,NY
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**** it. Not a good month for RVs.
I pray for the pilot.
Last edited by brianwallis : 04-14-2009 at 08:29 PM.
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04-14-2009, 09:03 PM
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Opulence, I has it...
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TX
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N6JD on the local NBC news, upside down. Pilot walked away--thank goodness. Plane didn't look good.
Joe
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DFW, VAF #17
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04-14-2009, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bellevue, NE
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Most important part... "The pilot's injuries are not life-threatening " according to wfaa.com. -Jim
Pilot injured after landing plane upside down
09:54 PM CDT on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
By WFAA-TV Staff Reports
WFAA-TV ARLINGTON - A 67-year-old pilot was taken to the hospital after he crashed his home-built aircraft near the Lake Arlington Golf Course.
The pilot took off from the Arlington Airport, and had gone just six miles when something went wrong. The plane was landed upside down.
The pilot's injuries are not life-threatening
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dw....d6ac9006.html
Last edited by DeltaRomeo : 04-14-2009 at 09:12 PM.
Reason: added link
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04-14-2009, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,762
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jferraro16
N6JD on the local NBC news, upside down. Pilot walked away--thank goodness. Plane didn't look good.
Joe
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That would be N6DJ!
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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04-14-2009, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 146
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yup N6DJ. Registered to Don Jordan of Arlington. An RV-6A according to the FAA site.
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Joe Graham - VAF#569
RV-7 (N7TZ Reserved)
Left Wing in Progress
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04-14-2009, 09:18 PM
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Opulence, I has it...
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TX
Posts: 830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
That would be N6DJ!
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SORRY 
In my lame defense...It was upside down...
Joe
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Joe Ferraro
DFW, VAF #17
SOLD
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04-14-2009, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arlington, TX (DFW)
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Thanks for the updates...
That is fantastic news that the pilot walked away (according to the reports you'll cited). I missed the news since I am up to my neck in last-minute tax stuff.
The important part is Mr. Jordan, and I am glad to hear your updates. GREAT initial reports on his status.
Thanks-
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Gary Robertson
Arlington, TX
RV-12 Built / Sold / Flying
Currently Flying: Cessna Skyhawk 172
Rebuilding a true barn find J-3 Cub
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04-15-2009, 05:11 AM
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unqualified unfluencer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
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Very, very glad Don's injuries aren't life threatening. Flew over that exact spot on my way back to 52F yesterday morning (vfr corridor for the area). Not a lot of flat stuff out there without houses on it. Good on ya, Don!
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04-15-2009, 07:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Good news
Planes can be replaced...people can't.
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