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Old October 30th 07, 10:51 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Larry Dighera
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Default pilot augers into Columbia and swims away...

On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:30:15 -0700, James Sleeman
wrote in
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On Oct 30, 5:19 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net
wrote:
Cessna plane

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A witness said the lightweight, vintage-style experimental airplane
was flying erratically shortly before plunging into the river. [In

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Regis#: 46361 Make/Model: EXP Description: EXP KITFOX LITE 2


That's some good reporting there. Although I have to say when I read
"vintage-style experimental airplane" I immediately thought it was
probably a kitfox, no doubt with the proper round cowl.

A few days ago on a TV news bulletin here there was a report of a
Cessna 152 which crashed - all four passengers escaped unharmed. They
must have been really friendly passengers.


Apparently the 'N' number had been used for a Cessna that was exported
in the past. I presume that had something to do with the press
mentioning a Cessna.