CAF Hellcat MINSI... safe but engine fire?
Sat Mar 10, 2018 7:55 pm
Seeing some things about Minsi catching fire, on the ground? At El Centro airshow prior to flying I believe...?
Re: CAF Hellcat MINSI... safe but engine fire?
Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:33 pm
Can always tow it home
Re: CAF Hellcat MINSI... safe but engine fire?
Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:32 pm
Just Wash it, stand away, behind it, Grind something metal & it'll Fly ! 
, Sorry, couldn't help it ! 
, Sorry, couldn't help it !
Re: CAF Hellcat MINSI... safe but engine fire?
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:35 pm
Anyone know what happened? This is one of my favorite Hellcats out there...
Re: CAF Hellcat MINSI... safe but engine fire?
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:25 am
Rob W wrote:Anyone know what happened? This is one of my favorite Hellcats out there...
The short video I saw looked like a possible stack fire after landing, as she was taxiing back to the ramp after her display, but that is entirely conjectural. The crash truck pulled up quick, fire extinguishers were deployed and the aircraft was towed back to the ramp with someone in the cockpit, she did not look any worse for the wear. I guess we have to wait for a more detailed maintenance report.
Lynn