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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:28:27 AM EDT
So...we had a bit of a fuck up.
Me and my dad were out flying around in our Maule, and we came back in to land at the grass strip on our farm. As we came in, we got hit by a downdraft right as we were about to touch down (FYI, possibly the worst time to get a downdraft.) We came down hard, the landing gear pancaked and the plane ended up on its belly. The prop struck the ground, throwing dirt everywhere, but it didn't catch and flip us (Thank god) We slid about 50 yards and came to a stop. We were both unhurt, aircraft held up surprisingly well. We don't think the frame was bent, but the antennas are trashed, the landing gear is of course ka-put, prop is bent to hell, and the engine will need an inspection and likely a rebuild. From my estimates thats around 15-30k. 
On the bright side, we weren't injured, and It had just rained yesterday so the ground was soft, minimizing the damage. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:30:02 AM EDT
[#1]
uhh....we'll be needing pics of this immediately
oh yeah..glad you are safe 
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:30:04 AM EDT
[#2]
Glad you guys are ok..
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:30:09 AM EDT
[#3]
Sounds like you had a very CHEAP day. Funerals are expensive. Glad you're ok.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:30:24 AM EDT
[#4]
Dang! Glad you could walk away.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:30:55 AM EDT
[#5]
The line about walking away comes to mind
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:31:03 AM EDT
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good news is you might be able to recover some of that money with those new dimonds you just made
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:31:07 AM EDT
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Sounds like you had a very CHEAP day. Funerals are expensive. Glad you're ok. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:31:08 AM EDT
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DAMN!
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:31:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: uhh....we'll be needing pics of this immediately oh yeah..glad you are safe THIS
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:31:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
uhh....we'll be needing pics of this immediately oh yeah..glad you are safe |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:31:45 AM EDT
[#11]
Insurance?
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:32:13 AM EDT
[#12]
That sucks about the damage, but IMO, you had a very good day. I'm glad neither of you were injured.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:32:26 AM EDT
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good news is you might be able to recover some of that money with those new dimonds you just made LOL |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:32:35 AM EDT
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Insurance? Yep, were working on that now, with any luck it won't be deemed a total loss. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:32:38 AM EDT
[#15]
Curious what part of NC?
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:33:33 AM EDT
[#16]
I don't believe in luck, but you may want to buy a lotto ticket today.
Very glad you guys are ok! The plane can be fixed. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:34:05 AM EDT
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good news is you might be able to recover some of that money with those new dimonds you just made lol. Chocolate diamonds are popular these days. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:34:58 AM EDT
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That sucks about the damage, but IMO, you had a very good day. I'm glad neither of you were injured. This. ........ it sucks that the bird got bent....bit a really good thing that you both walked away unhurt. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:37:22 AM EDT
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A reminder of the surprises that can await us in our chosen hobby (or vocation). Glad you are OK. Airplanes are easy to fix/replace. You & your father, not so much.
/TCP |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:38:24 AM EDT
[#20]
Expensive toys are expensive to fix
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:38:43 AM EDT
[#21]
Pics or it is just another CSB.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:39:08 AM EDT
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Curious what part of NC? North of Shelby. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:40:11 AM EDT
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Pictures??????
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:40:17 AM EDT
[#24]
Damn! Glad you guys are unhurt. Maules are some of my favorite GA aircraft.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:42:28 AM EDT
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Tag for pics of mauled Maules.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:42:51 AM EDT
[#26]
Glad you and your dad are ok!
I totaled my 140 in 1980 and was thinking I was having a real bad day. Before the day was over, 2 additional light plane crashes took 4 lives. Still sucks though...... 
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:43:13 AM EDT
[#27]
Pics, for those interested.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:43:29 AM EDT
[#28]
That's going to take some time to buff out.
Glad your Father and yourself came out unscathed. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:45:24 AM EDT
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Pics, for those interested. http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r553/Target556x45mm/IMAG0867.jpg http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r553/Target556x45mm/IMAG0868.jpg Shit'll buff out. You have the STOL kit on yours? |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:45:41 AM EDT
[#30]
I guess if your going to crash, that's the way to do it. Could have been a lot worse.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:45:46 AM EDT
[#31]
Front did fall off.
Glad you're both ok. 
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:45:57 AM EDT
[#32]
1st pic the grass looks to me to be too tall to land in.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:46:21 AM EDT
[#33]
Hey, you walked away. Very glad to hear that.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:46:37 AM EDT
[#34]
Glad you are OK.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:46:50 AM EDT
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Heck of a landing man, glad youre ok.
Flying is def way to expensive of a hobby for me though. Not sure how you cover than $15-30k but thats a machine gun right there! |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:47:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like you had a very CHEAP day. Funerals are expensive. Glad you're ok. Naw...about the same price But what do they say about landings, OP? Any landing you can walk away from.... |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:47:32 AM EDT
[#37]
Happy to hear nobody is hurt!
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:48:07 AM EDT
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Glad you are ok! Downdrafts are scary especially when you are close to the ground and near stall.
Post this on AOPA so the experts can tell you how it's all your fault. Pilot boards are somehow worse than gun boards. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:48:41 AM EDT
[#39]
Downdraft? Yeah ok....
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:50:03 AM EDT
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Happy to hear nobody is hurt! I second this. I think any landing you walk away from is a good one. The damage sucks, but at least everyone is safe.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:50:24 AM EDT
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1st pic the grass looks to me to be too tall to land in. Its a Maule, sop. Get yourself down to GA and pick up some parts and get back flying. If insured get a reman engine, if not do a crankshaft run out inspection and new prop. Good luck. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:51:13 AM EDT
[#42]
its a great day anytime you walk away
but yeah, I believe prop strikes require complete teardown and rebuild/inspection |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:53:25 AM EDT
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Did you shit in your pants?
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:55:17 AM EDT
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Sounds like you had a very CHEAP day. Funerals are expensive. Glad you're ok. It's a good landing if you walk away... |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:55:40 AM EDT
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1st pic the grass looks to me to be too tall to land in. We skidded off the runway. Fully understandable, yanno with missing wheels and all.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:55:43 AM EDT
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Expensive toys are expensive to fix Yup unfortunately. Get'er airworthy again and get back to flying asap. In for the pics... |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:56:43 AM EDT
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Downdraft? Yeah ok.... Oh look Maverick showed up. Got pics of the Mig 28? |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:56:52 AM EDT
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I say. This reminds of the time when the gold plating on my steering wheel began to rub off. It's a shame when nice things look like they were used by common people.
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:58:42 AM EDT
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look at the bright side....
your alive and survived a crash landing. |
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Posted: 6/17/2014 10:59:59 AM EDT
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Wow, glad you guys are OK! Sorry about the plane, I hope insurance comes through for you.
Don't let it scare you away from aviation. Use the opportunity to learn about what went wrong. Mid day thermal in a short field? Low AOA to compensate and then hit the back side right before touchdown? Whatever it was, understand it and become an even better pilot
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