From the news article, the plane took off from a nearby airfield, did not gain enough altitude, hit the ferries wheel that had 2 kids on it trapping them for 90 miniutes. It did not topple over, and everyone got off ok.
Part147 From Ireland, joined Dec 2008, 351 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (1 year 7 months 2 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2023 times:
Stunning! Incredible to see the 'frail' wheel structure withstood the impact, held the aircraft and remained 'strong enough' to maintain sufficient integrity during the rescue to stay in one piece!
moose135 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 2009 posts, RR: 12 Reply 2, posted (1 year 7 months 2 weeks 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 1786 times:
Goldenshield From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 5417 posts, RR: 13 Reply 3, posted (1 year 7 months 2 weeks 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 1759 times:
The article says ultralight, in which Australia isn't alone in calling it that. Here in the U.S., that particular model would be classified as a Sport class.
Anyhow. very lucky for all involved. Nothing was mentioned about the engines losing power, so perhaps it was overloaded?
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