Plane Crash in Delaware

[Steelrman]

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090912/NEWS/90912009&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

Check out the picture at the link.

September 12, 2009


Plane's engine stops over Rehoboth Bay

The News Journal

A Maryland pilot walked away uninjured today when the banner plane he was flying crashed into Rehoboth Bay near Dewey Beach, state police said.

Thomas J. Henry, 45, of Ellicott City was alone in the single-engine plane about 1:30 p.m. when it’s motor shut off, said police Cpl. Andrea Boone.

He was able to maneuver the plane toward the water when its propeller got stuck in the sand, causing it to overturn.

Access to Dewey Beach in the Tower Road area is being restricted until the plane is removed, Boone said.

[kea001]

That's one for sure I'd want to see video on. Can't imagine how he did it unless the stall speed is so slow that there was very little drag when the wheels hit the water, or perhaps he hit land and ended up in the drink.

[Biff]

Or the tide came in between the time he pranged and when the photo was taken.

[Dave_B]

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090912/NEWS/90912009&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

Check out the picture at the link.

September 12, 2009


Plane's engine stops over Rehoboth Bay

The News Journal

A Maryland pilot walked away uninjured today when the banner plane he was flying crashed into Rehoboth Bay near Dewey Beach, state police said.

Thomas J. Henry, 45, of Ellicott City was alone in the single-engine plane about 1:30 p.m. when it’s motor shut off, said police Cpl. Andrea Boone.

He was able to maneuver the plane toward the water when its propeller got stuck in the sand, causing it to overturn.

Access to Dewey Beach in the Tower Road area is being restricted until the plane is removed, Boone said.

Wow - they really DID say "'it's' motor".