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Plane Crash (http://www.ky3.com/news/local/17962129.html)

This is horrible. I used to jump from this plane, and I know almost everyone that was in it.

They had trouble at 10k and only got 4 people out?

They had trouble at 10k and only got 4 people out?

If the plane was spinning or spiraling, it would pin the occupants against the walls. It's too early to say what exactly is deemed by "lost control", but it seems rational that, at some point, they couldn't get out, because, if they could - I assure you, they would.

If the plane was spinning or spiraling, it would pin the occupants against the walls. It's too early to say what exactly is deemed by "lost control", but it seems rational that, at some point, they couldn't get out, because, if they could - I assure you, they would.

What type was it? C206?

What type was it? C206?

Either that or a 182. I can't remember. I'm no plane expert. The door opens and you get out.

Either that or a 182. I can't remember. I'm no plane expert. The door opens and you get out.

Do you get out and hang from the wing strut (or step on to the step above the wheel)? If so it's a 182

Edit : Never mind. Checked around a bit and it was a 206. Looks like one of the jumpers got her canopy tangled on the tail on exit

Do you get out and hang from the wing strut (or step on to the step above the wheel)? If so it's a 182

Step above the wheel.

I'm sorry to hear that you knew those on board, and sorry for your loss.

:eek:

:(

how horrible.

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FreeFall Express said

Oh my God. Every time I see one of these, the bottom still drops out of my stomach. It's like hearing about the plane last October all over again.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you want to talk, feel free to tg me. (Hey, I've been there.)