two small planes down in 24 hrs in Idaho

[courierguy]

One was a Champ in Rexburg, the picture showed the main gear torn off, sitting upright in a pivot irrigation field. Good smooth site but the ruts the pivot wheels leave would be enough for a non bush wheel equipped plane.....which it was. No explanation as to what the heck.

The second one I heard about today, (below)and again the lack of info is frustrating but what do you expect from the local rag? Sure sounds like a ground loop. The headline was titled "PIPER CUB CRASH LANDS AT I.F. AIRPORT".

"A single-engine airplane made a hard landing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, damaging the aircraft's wings and spilling fuel that resulted in shutting down the runway for about 45 minutes.

The Idaho State Journal reports (http://bit.ly/oWsful) the two Idaho Falls men in the Piper Cub that spun when it touched the runway were not injured in the mishap at about 6 p.m. Saturday.

Authorities have not released the men's names."

Capt. Sam Villabisencio of the Idaho Falls Fire Department says it's unclear what caused the pilot to lose control. He says skies were clear and there was no wind at the time of the landing.

He says the pilot did everything right once the aircraft stopped by shutting off the engine, battery and fuel to prevent a fire.



Read more: http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/s ... z1uoAvr62c

[low rider]

Its springtime... Sounds like a couple spinouts... .planes down?

[courierguy]

Unclear WTF at this point.

[Nosedragger]

That champ is dragging lines and there's a pretty interesting story circulating that ill tell if I hear it from a more reliable source. The weather sure can't be blamed, I can't get enough.

[courierguy]

Well, the repetitive local radio reports on the incidents ARE blaming the weather! "They" said good weather means more recreational pilots out and about, therefore more accidents. Lets hope the weather turns bad before someone gets hurt This perfect flying weather is dangerous!

[iceman]

Idiots....are we sure it was a cub.... newsies think all small planes are pipercubs...

[ajfriz]

Idiots....are we sure it was a cub.... newsies think all small planes are pipercubs...

150hp PA-12...

[ping170]

At least there were no empty spots at the dinner table tonight ...... Mistakes happen.

[SixTwoLeemer]

That champ is dragging lines and there's a pretty interesting story circulating that ill tell if I hear it from a more reliable source. The weather sure can't be blamed, I can't get enough.

Isn't this Lewis Hart's plane?

Ughh..those pesky power lines! I agree tho..no harm no foul-