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Jun 6^th, 2004 at 4:15pm

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Well, no sooner had I arrived at Duxford this morning when this happened.

Sorry sight. BBMF’s Hurricane IIc LF363 on its nose after suffering a starboard undercarriage collapse whilst taxiing in at Duxford.

Members of the emergency services help the Duxford crew to get 363 back on its wheels.

Hanging from the crane.

After a couple of hours work, 363 is standing again.

Thankfully no one was hurt, there was no fire and the crowd were never in any danger. The emergency services were very, very quick to react.
LF363 looks to have come through the incident quite well. Clearly the wooden prop is smashed and the engine has no doubt taken a knock. The undercarriage will also no doubt need some work. Lets hope that this wonderful aircraft is soon fixed up and back in the skies again.

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Reply #1 - Jun 6^th, 2004 at 4:18pm

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thank god it was during taxi, i would hate to think of the result on takeoff or landing.
Looks like he should be fixed up pretty quickly though.

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Reply #2 - Jun 6^th, 2004 at 5:44pm

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In wartime, it would have been flying again in a day or so. Now?

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Reply #3 - Jun 6^th, 2004 at 5:54pm

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Terrible news Sad

At least no-one was hurt, and Felix I'm sure she'll be fixed-up in next to no-time as they keep a fair array of spares.

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Reply #4 - Jun 6^th, 2004 at 6:32pm

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Oops. That is a sad sight. At least good ol' Tempest was there to record it. These shots are better than we will see in any magazine or newspaper. Well done.

As Craig said, it's a good job it wasn't taking off or landing. Wonder what happened.

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Reply #5 - Jun 6^th, 2004 at 7:25pm

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As Craig said, it's a good job it wasn't taking off or landing. Wonder what happened.

As the Hurri was landing, Ozzy flew inverted under it in a Pou de Ciel and nudged the retraction jack.

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Reply #6 - Jun 7^th, 2004 at 1:55am

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What a sorry sight. Sad

Rather surprising for the pilot! I shouldn't think he was expecting that!

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As the Hurri was landing, Ozzy flew inverted under it in a Pou de Ciel and nudged the retraction jack.

Yeah sounds like Ozzy. Roll Eyes

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