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Cessna 182 engine failure on takeoff (Read 334 times)
Jan 5th, 2013 at 11:32pm

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Video is from the pilot's perspective includes checklist, run up, takeoff, failure, impending "OH SPIT" moment, and excellent off field landing.

Well done by the pilot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=WbqDTuAQoi4&NR=1
 

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Reply #1 - Jan 6th, 2013 at 3:38am

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It was lucky that he had a field to land on.
 

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Reply #2 - Jan 6th, 2013 at 3:39pm

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Nicely done. Smiley
 
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