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Anch. DC3 engine out gear up, "DAMN" fine crash.
10 December 2021, 08:55
Alaskan SourdoughAnch. DC3 engine out gear up, "DAMN" fine crash.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...QI&feature=emb_title
ALASKA is a "HARD COUNTRY for OLDMEN". (But if you live it wide'ass open, balls'to the wall, the pedal floored, full throttle, it is a delightful place, to finally just sit-back and savor those memories while sipping Tequila).
ALASKA is a "HARD COUNTRY for OLDMEN". (But if you live it wide'ass open, balls'to the wall, the pedal floored, full throttle, it is a delightful place, to finally just sit-back and savor those memories while sipping Tequila).
10 December 2021, 11:53
DCS MemberI’ve always loved these old girls.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
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10 December 2021, 13:32
RockdocBet it took full power to taxi to the Hangar!
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10 December 2021, 20:43
BaxterBTough planes.
My uncle crashed one full of 50-caliber ammo on the banks of the Ubangi-Shari River in 1942. Hank Kristofferson (Kris’s dad) rescued the crew and they flew in mechanics, dug the plane out of the sand, made the repairs and eventually flew it out. Good stuff.
12 December 2021, 02:59
Rockdocquote:
Originally posted by BaxterB:
Tough planes.
My uncle crashed one full of 50-caliber ammo on the banks of the Ubangi-Shari River in 1942. Hank Kristofferson (Kris’s dad) rescued the crew and they flew in mechanics, dug the plane out of the sand, made the repairs and eventually flew it out. Good stuff.
Great they made it out ok and recovered the aircraft!
DRSS
14 December 2021, 17:58
clowdisWas wondering why a gear up landing? If he still had an engine running he should have had hydraulic pressure enough to get the gear down. Would have saved 2 engine rebuilds.
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14 December 2021, 18:17
Alaskan Sourdoughquote:
Originally posted by clowdis:
Was wondering why a gear up landing? If he still had an engine running he should have had hydraulic pressure enough to get the gear down. Would have saved 2 engine rebuilds.
I don't know for 100% sure. But one reason is lowering the gear would have increased the "drag". As it was they were so low they took out the tops of the trees on approach. They just barely made it to the runway.
ALASKA is a "HARD COUNTRY for OLDMEN". (But if you live it wide'ass open, balls'to the wall, the pedal floored, full throttle, it is a delightful place, to finally just sit-back and savor those memories while sipping Tequila).
16 December 2021, 08:56
stubbleduck47Would be interesting to see the departure weight and balance data. Bet he was on the heavy side.
18 December 2021, 15:10
A7DaveYup. Something was off that they couldn't maintain speed and altitude. Landed with the dead engine low, with is not how you normally fly with a failed engine. Or the video just shows the final moments as they clawed for the runway. Still.
Dave
18 December 2021, 19:55
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22 December 2021, 01:50
Bill/OregonDang me! Steady hands at the controls!
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