F1 pilot ejects at extremely low altitude. The pilot survived with multiple fractures. 1962.

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02/18/2015 at 15:46 • Filed to: planelopnik

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That farmer is like, whaaaaaaaa, my field! Whaaaaaa. I'm sure the military compensated him for the damage.


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Kinja'd!!! 505Turbeaux > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
02/18/2015 at 15:48

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awesome picture


Kinja'd!!! ttyymmnn > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
02/18/2015 at 15:57

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http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.…

Crashed on final approach to Hatfield, whilst involved in the Red Top AAM programme, on 13-9-62. Whilst carrying out a demonstration flight, there was a fire in the aircraft's reheat zone. Un-burnt fuel in the rear fuselage had been ignited by a small crack in the jet pipe and had weakened the tailplane actuator anchorage. This weakened the tailplane control system which failed with the aircraft at 100 feet on final approach.

Fortunately the nose pitched up, giving test pilot George Aird time to eject. He came down through a greenhouse roof, breaking both legs and right thigh. He was unconscious due to the impact of landing and was woken by jets of cold water from the greenhouse's sprinkler system. He later recovered to resume his flying career.


Kinja'd!!! Margin Of Error > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
02/18/2015 at 15:58

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When I read the title I thought of a formula one driver ejecting from his Sauber, I was confused !


Kinja'd!!! SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
02/18/2015 at 15:58

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So which F1 driver is this? Is it Pastor Maldonado? Seems like this would happen if you let him pilot a plane.


Kinja'd!!! PNW Hoon > ttyymmnn
02/18/2015 at 16:40

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Confirming what we already knew, test pilots are badasses.


Kinja'd!!! 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
02/18/2015 at 17:17

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The fact that its flying points to Webber, but Crashtor is a good guess, spend all the sponsorship money!!


Kinja'd!!! SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
02/18/2015 at 17:22

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True... If ever there was an F1 driver in need of an ejector seat, it's Webber.