Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

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Andy Marden
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Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:03 am

Wildcat G-KINL overturned whilst landing yesterday, the pilot being seriously injured:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/316523
DH82EH
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:15 am

Always hate hearing news like this.
My best wishes to the pilot and family for a full, speedy recovery.

Andy
LegendaryWings
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:23 am

Oh dear, this doesn’t sound good! Hopefully the Wildcat can be repaired and the pilot makes a full recovery!
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Dan K
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:25 am

DH82EH wrote:Always hate hearing news like this.
My best wishes to the pilot and family for a full, speedy recovery.

Andy


Yes...quick healing for pilot...calm hearts & minds for anxious family.
Warbird Kid

Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:35 am

Well that didn't last long. First N909WJ in Germany last year and now this one... Speedy recovery for the pilot.
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:45 pm

BBC News in UK are reporting Police issued statement that pilot injuries are serious, but not life-threatening or life-changing, which has to be good news so far.
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:26 pm

Sad to hear of the incident, but glad the pilot will live to fly again! Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:13 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the pilot.
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:28 pm

Firebird wrote:BBC News in UK are reporting Police issued statement that pilot injuries are serious, but not life-threatening or life-changing, which has to be good news so far.

Possible skull fracture.
Firebird
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:16 am

ZRX61 wrote:
Firebird wrote:BBC News in UK are reporting Police issued statement that pilot injuries are serious, but not life-threatening or life-changing, which has to be good news so far.

Possible skull fracture.


Reports are that JR has already been released from hospital, and is now recovering at home.
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:13 am

Firebird wrote:
ZRX61 wrote:
Firebird wrote:BBC News in UK are reporting Police issued statement that pilot injuries are serious, but not life-threatening or life-changing, which has to be good news so far.

Possible skull fracture.


Reports are that JR has already been released from hospital, and is now recovering at home.


For those who don't do obtuse/smartass, JR = John Romain.
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:52 am

quemerford wrote:JR = John Romain.


Thank you for being direct. I'm not familiar with many of the overseas pilots.
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:28 pm

We watch a lot of 24 hours in A&E and they do take these types of accidents very seriously. Wishing a speedy recovery for him...
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:48 pm

He was back flying his usual dynamic, high-energy routine in the Blenheim at the weekend
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Re: Wildcat G-KINL down 6 July 2023 - no fatalities

Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:18 pm

Mike wrote:He was back flying his usual dynamic, high-energy routine in the Blenheim at the weekend

:drink3:
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