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World War II-Era TBM Avenger Ditches Off Cocoa Beach During Airshow ‘Warbird Parade’
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Airshow fans got more than they expected on Saturday afternoon about 1:15 p.m. when a World War II era TBM Avenger was forced to ditch off Cocoa Beach due to mechanical issues. (spacecoastdaily.com) Mehr...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I saw from still photos on Facebook that the pilot saved his headset. The museum may own the aircraft, but the pilot owns the headset!
I suspect a few of those swimmers had an unexpected toilet event.
What video?
It is probably able to be repaired if no significant spar or airframe damage. The salt water can be steam-cleaned off but will require a lot of disassembly to get everywhere with it. (these were carrier based aircraft so it was designed to resist salt damage to some degree) The real factor in making airworthy again will be the cost. They spent 18 years restoring it and flew it a year. Glad no one got hurt.
If the engine was running how far was the airport ? Normal climb out, some power left, may have made it back to the airport ??
Easy to say though, I wasn't there !!!
Easy to say though, I wasn't there !!!
Text book forced landing and even had the canopy slid back some in case he ended up under water...