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November 22nd 04, 12:50 PM
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Unfortunately accidents do happen, but it was the first time I had
somewhat to do with it. The airplane I usually fly with, a Piper Arrow from the local flight school and FBO, crashed on landing during a cross-country flight to Florence (Italy). The plane suddenly banked to the left 10 feet over the runway, then struck the airport fence. Just curious: Was he trying to do a "go around"? There was an accident this week (somewhere in the States -- I can't remember where) with a similar situation in a Piper Arrow. The pilot had his in-laws and child on board, and was trying to land in a 25 knot gusty crosswind. It went very badly, he lost control trying to do a go around, and they were all killed. Aviation isn't all that difficult, but it is extremely unforgiving of poor judgment or inattention. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" 
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