This is why we train for engine outs..../Jump plane crash 12-May-2016

[flhrci]

Hopefully this has not been posted already.

Here is video form the skydive plane crash in Lodi, California. Skydiver perspective.

and another story and video..

http://www.dropzone.com/news/Safety/Jump_Plane_Crashes_Near_Lodi_1205.html

 

[mscard88]

Glad they all got out safe including the pilot. Great job getting it in that field and dissipating energy before it flipped. Could have been a lot worse.

 

[luvflyin]

Good leadership afterwards. I assume he was the "jumpmaster" or whatever they are called

 

[JCranford]

There's no "jumpmaster' on a civilian jump load. The designation no longer exists in the USPA's rating categories. Since he was wearing a wingsuit, I would say he was an experienced jumper tho and recognized to take control of the situation.

 

[TexDeuce]

From what I read, I believe he is also a pilot in the Chile Air Force. I fly around in a bubble canopy quite a bit. Flipping over and not being able to get out is one of my fears.

 

[Unit74]

C208? Looks more like a Caravan to me....... But hey, they are all Cessnas right?

 

[James331]

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/for...rum_view=forum_view_collapsed;guest=206471247


Good thing everyone was wearing their seat belts.

Interesting that the prop wasn't feathered

 

[Norman]

C208? Looks more like a Caravan to me....... But hey, they are all Cessnas right?

208 is the Caravan.

 

[SkyDog58]

208 is the Caravan.

That's okay, I always confuse the 172 with the Skyhawk.

 

[Timbeck2]

Hmmm. Looks like prices will be going up from that winery.

 

[Unit74]

Never hard it called a 208 before.

 

[vkhosid]

Am I the only one that thinks the dude with the camera is a complete dick? instead of helping others exit the plane, he's busy trying to get a good shot/angle of the wreckage.

Disclaimer: I only watch the video with volume off...and didn't ready any articles.

 

[PaulS]

Am I the only one that thinks the dude with the camera is a complete dick? instead of helping others exit the plane, he's busy trying to get a good shot/angle of the wreckage.

Disclaimer: I only watch the video with volume off...and didn't ready any articles.

Watch it again with the volume on, I thought he was ok under the circumstances.

 

[James331]

Wingsuit dude seemed fine to me, just trying to help.

 

[SkyDog58]

Am I the only one that thinks the dude with the camera is a complete dick? instead of helping others exit the plane, he's busy trying to get a good shot/angle of the wreckage.

Disclaimer: I only watch the video with volume off...and didn't ready any articles.

No you are not alone. He is going for the ultimate selfie effect for his own glorification.

 

[TFulwider]

The second video in the linked article is really good. The helicopter pilot explains exactly what happened without sensationalizing it. Nice piece of reporting