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Old 4th September 2009, 03:16 PM
Chris W Chris W is offline
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Default Light plane lands in paddock - West Sydney

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...04/2676595.htm

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A pilot has been forced to land his plane in a paddock in Sydney's south west after the aircraft experienced mechanical problems.

The 38-year-old man suffered a minor arm injury when he landed at Abbotsbury.

He has been taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment.
From news footage, it looks like a Basair Tecnam; JFW

Pics from Fairfield Champion newspaper;



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Old 4th September 2009, 05:33 PM
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Any landing that you can walk away from.... etc etc.
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Old 5th September 2009, 04:12 PM
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I wonder what Basair pays in insurance premiums these days?
Damn they lose a lot......
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