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Originally Posted by daepp
I'm no pilot, but I gotta believe this guy survived by the grace of God and some well learned skills. And he walked away from it - kinda...
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I have done a few aircraft accident review boards and the physics of who dies and who walks away is really fascinating.
Just before I got to the Sikorsky factory, the Chief Sikorsky pilot was flat hatting in a brand new SH-60F ans buried the tail of the F in a stand of trees attempting a high speed, max deceleration maneuver in front of his buddies at his gun club.
The top of the F ended up under the fuselage and the F came to rest right side up. All three crew members were still in their seats only there was no structure around them - it was all under them. They were in essence sitting upright outside!
They all walked away uninjured.
I wish I had the pictures.