VIDEO of T-28 Trojan ditching near St. Petersburg, Florida..

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VIDEO of T-28 Trojan ditching near St. Petersburg, Florida..

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See the video at http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/183800 ... lane-crash to bypass the commercials... :idea:

Slideshow: http://www.wtsp.com/slideshows/2011/gal ... tted-Crash

http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=121359
Date: 27-MAR-2011
Time: 12:30

Type: North American T-28B Trojan
Operator: Pierre Bourse
Registration: N209WW
C/n / msn: 138209

Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities: 0
Airplane damage: Substantial

Location: In the water off Albert Whitted Airport - United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature: Private
Departure airport: KSPG
Destination airport: KSPG

Narrative:
A T-28B Warbird, part of the Honda Grand Prix race opening ceremonies, crashed into the water off Albert Whitted Airport as it was attempting a landing after reporting mechanical difficulties.
Pilot ditched into the water when he realized he was going to hit the break wall if he continued the approach.
November 2024 update at FokkerNews.nl....
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