Wildcat wrecked

Antarctica · Jul 7, 2023

Duxford UK, Grumman FM-2 wrecked, pilot serious.

Incident Grumman FM-2 Wildcat G-KINL, 06 Jul 2023

A light plane crashed in the grounds of Heveningham Hall while trying to land. The pilot was seriously injured. Based on photos in local press the aircraft is a Grumman Wildcat which was...

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SaparotRob · Jul 7, 2023

First time I've heard anyone refer to a Wildcat as a light plane.

wheelsup_cavu · Jul 10, 2023

Hope to hear good news regarding the recovery of the pilot real soon.
They had done a beautiful job on the restoration though.

Wheels

Airframes · Jul 10, 2023

Hope the pilot recovers.

Capt. Vick · Jul 10, 2023

Same...but have to ask...Terry where you anywhere near that plane before engine start?

Airframes · Jul 10, 2023

Not guilty, M'Lord !

Barrett · Jul 10, 2023

SaparotRob said:
First time I've heard anyone refer to a Wildcat as a light plane.

What Saparotrob said. Non aviation people should not attempt writing about aviation.
But we already knew that.
FM-2 empty: 5,500 lbs
Cessna 172: 1,700 lbs.

Crimea_River · Jul 10, 2023

Airframes said:
Not guilty, M'Lord !

....he said as he smiled quietly to himself.

Wildcat · Jul 10, 2023

Bummer....

Gary Cain · Jul 10, 2023

That sucks

ww2restorer · Jul 10, 2023

SaparotRob said:
First time I've heard anyone refer to a Wildcat as a light plane.

Most under 12,000 pounds are generally accepted as light aircraft

Gnomey · Jul 11, 2023

Hopefully the pilots ok!

Engineman · Jul 12, 2023

Reported that pilot John Romain suffered head injuries but has since left hospital.
Aircraft pictured on its back with vertical tail flattened and damage reported as substantial.

Eng

manta22 · Jul 12, 2023

An interesting video.
View: https://youtu.be/9I6RY4yuCQ4

buffnut453 · Jul 13, 2023

Glad the pilot's ok and hope the aircraft can be repaired. While the damage is extensive, it seems repairable to my uneducated eyes.

Hadn't realised the pilot was John Romain. He's a remarkable dude. As a teenager (early teens) he started working on the "Blenheim to the Skies" project, being mentored by one of the old engine fitters to entirely overhaul the Bristol Mercury. When the old guy passed away (he was a WW2 veteran), John rebuilt the second engine on his own. He then got his pilot's licence, twin rating, display licence, and ultimately became the display pilot for the Blenheim. He then progressed as the display pilot for numerous other warbirds.

Really, REALLY glad he's ok and has been released from hospital.

cammerjeff · Jul 13, 2023

Source Man airlifted to hospital following plane crash days before country fair

I am also glad that it appears the Pilot is alright, but "head Injuries" covers a lot of situations from minor to sever.

Spitfire Steve · Jul 14, 2023

manta22 said:
An interesting video.
View: https://youtu.be/9I6RY4yuCQ4

I hadn't seen that before. I worked on Galloping Ghost when I worked in AZ. I made the canopy eject system on it. Unfortunately when you pull 17G you haven't got a hope in getting out.

Zipper730 · Jul 16, 2023

I'll say one thing: They really did build for roll-over protection in the F4F/FM!

Wayne Little · Jul 19, 2023

Missed this one, glad the pilot is ok....

Terry must have been overwhelmed with sadness on hearing his favourite 'cat' had crashed...

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