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Aviation => Aviation Accidents/Incidents => Topic started by: joeyb747 on July 29, 2011, 10:44:30 PM

Title: Pilot Treads Water For 17 Hours After Small Aircraft Crashes In Lake Huron
Post by: joeyb747 on July 29, 2011, 10:44:30 PM

Amazing...

http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/NEWS06/110727008/Pilot-treads-water-17-hours-after-plane-crashes-Lake-Huron

Title: Re: Pilot Treads Water For 17 Hours After Small Aircraft Crashes In Lake Huron
Post by: Dr Bob on July 29, 2011, 10:51:18 PM

Amazing yes.....

I wonder what a two seat Cessna is....a 152?
17 miles from shore?
No floatation vest?

Maybe I'm too conservative?

I wish him the best.

Title: Re: Pilot Treads Water For 17 Hours After Small Aircraft Crashes In Lake Huron
Post by: UPRRSLO on July 30, 2011, 03:13:26 AM

Get on your back and hold your breath :D yes, Hope all went well!

Title: Re: Pilot Treads Water For 17 Hours After Small Aircraft Crashes In Lake Huron
Post by: NoMad on July 30, 2011, 08:58:38 AM

Dr Bob is right.  He had no business making a flight like that.