Europaphiles,
I have posted Tommy Meyers pics of the aftermath of the landing
accident at K54F. They are in a nested album in the Builders Photo
Album. No text has been added, perhaps later when I have more time.
I must get up to the airport to begin priming the wings and do a bit
more body filler work on the fuselage.
Be safe,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
(95% done, only 95% to go) tail kit done, wings closed, cockpit module
installed, pitch system in, landing gear complete, rudder system in
with Singleton Mod, outrigger mod in, Fuselage Top on, lift/drag/flap
pins in, wing incidence set, tie bar in, flap drive in, baggage bay
in. Fuel system complete. Rotax and Airmaster installed. Mods 62,
66, 70 & 72 done. Completed the instrument panel install. Europa
interior kit being installed. Installed windows. Working in - 25
Electrical, 28 Flaps, 30 Fuel System, 32 Tail, 34 Door Latches & 35
Doors, 37 Finishing. Mostly finishing these days.
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
On May 17, 2008, at 7:56, Robert Borger wrote:
> Europaphiles,
>
> This accident occurred at K52F, Northwest Regional Airport,
> Roanoake, TX, which is where I do most of my flying from these
> days. I was working and not at the airport that day, but my buddy
> Tommy Meyer was there and he took about 100 pictures of the
> aftermath. From what I understand, speaking from those who were
> there, the guy in the beautifully restored Stinson pulled out in
> front of the Piper on very short final and began a takeoff roll.
> The student pilot and instructor in the Piper didn't observe it.
> Typical high-wing/low-wing issue. Anyway, the two aircraft had just
> matched speed when the Piper landed on top of the Stinson, left main
> gear through the cockpit, just behind the pilot, right main gear two
> ribs out from the right fuel tank, nose gear just to the right of
> the cowl and the two props tangled sending prop pieces all over the
> place. Incredible luck that nobody was hurt.
>
> Supposedly, both aircraft were in communications but there was a
> misunderstanding as to the exact position of the Piper in the
> pattern. A clear example of the need for proper communication
> (Including Understanding Transmissions!!) in the traffic pattern at
> busy uncontrolled fields. AND also the need for situational
> awareness at busy uncontrolled fields like 52F where there are
> numerous experimental, antique and classic aircraft without radios.
> 52F can be very busy. The last time I flew out of there, I had to
> go around three times due to traffic issues. Once because, after my
> radio call: "Experimental 62TR on short final 35," a C-172 called:
> "Cessna xxxxX position and hold 35" and he pulled out onto the
> runway right in front of me and just sat there.
>
> If anyone would like to see Tommy's pics, I'd be glad to post them
> in an album on the Europa Owners Forum, if that's OK with Steve and
> Jos.
>
> Be safe, good building and great flying,
> Bob Borger
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