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Safety Matters - 5/14/2006 8:10:35 AM   
dutchjet



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Status: offline 		Terrible news, in Hungary yesterday a model air crashed into the audience during a meeting and killed 2 people, wounded 4, it is said that the pilot was very experienced. I will keep you posted as more news is made public.

Greetings Han

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 8:21:59 AM   
swissflyer



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Status: offline 		where did you get the news?

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 8:25:25 AM   
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The following is listed

UPDATE2-Crashing model airplane kills two, hurts three (adds FOUR INJURED, details)


Budapest, May 13 (MTI) - Two people died and four others were injured when a model plane crashed into a crowd of spectators at an international model builders' show at Ocseny Airport, SW Hungary, on Saturday, police reported.

The accident was caused by a 2-2.5 metre-long, remote control model built by a German pilot that went down behind the fence into a group of spectators, organiser Gabor Biro told MTI on site. Two people died, a couple from nearby Szekszard, who had come to see the show with their grown-up children.

Four others were taken to a hospital in Szekszard with slight injuries, the ambulance services said.

It is assumed that the model became uncontrollable due to a technical interference problem, Chairman of the Hungarian Modelling Federation Andor Harmath told MTI.

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Our thoughts to the injured and the families of the dead, but also to the pilot

Ian

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 9:01:51 AM   
TREADSTONE



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Status: offline 		Dreadful news. Awful.

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 9:17:14 AM   
digitech


 

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ORIGINAL: TREADSTONE

Dreadful news. Awful.


true but i dont see why this is posted in the jets forum?
it is terrible ,but this way it seems the jets are always to blame for something..
maybe its best to move this to somewhere more "neutral"


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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 10:50:11 AM   
j.duncker



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Status: offline 		It is not clear at this point in time what kind of model was involved. See this link

http://english.mti.hu/default.asp?menu=1&theme=2&cat=25&newsid=219892

As this is a serious matter for all pilots who fly where others may be near enough to be affected by our actions and accidents I will refer this to the MODS Forum for a decision on if it should be moved and if so where.

As I write this I am thinking of the families involved.

J.Duncker Jet Mod.

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 11:25:03 AM   
swissflyer



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Status: offline 		the problem is not if is here in the jet is the right place or not..

the problem is how this bad news will be given, and understood outside the RC modeling community...
at least they specified, on a second release of the news that is maybe due to a interference...

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 12:07:52 PM   
avicom


 

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Status: offline 		Hey guys, this is also not jet related,but another tragedy. This past week in Guajataca Lake (Puerto Rico), a 10 years old kid was hit in the center of his chest by a 36" long, zenoa engine speed boat. This boy died in the way to the hospital. Now I read about 2 dead persons in Hungary also by RC model. So now we have 3 death caused by rc models in one week period. Our toys always are dangerous no matter if it is a plane, jet, car,boat or heli. Accidents happends, but we never know when and how.

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 12:25:06 PM   
Helijack



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Status: offline 		I had already seen this information on a scale helicopter site. There is no mention of jet.

This is a terrible shame that reminds us that our hobby is dangerous, especially with the larger RC models albeit turbine plane, quickie 500, helicopter, boat, etc. We too often become complacent. Who knows maybe the guy got shot down. The pilot has to feel just awful.....I know I would.

I Think it is good that all forums see items like this to remind us of our responsibilites.
Jack

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 2:11:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		doesn't appear to be a jet: http://www.mti.hu/cikk/137390/

Cheers,


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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 2:25:47 PM   
as722


 

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Status: offline 		It looks like a 3w pitts 12.

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 2:59:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		this is VERY VERY sad

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 3:20:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		This event can only bring further attention to our sport and even worse, more legislation.

Very sad, but this could be the start of a difficult period for our sport.

Bob

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 3:30:03 PM   
swissflyer



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Status: offline 		well...there is also a video over it...
but before i post the link i will have the advice of a moderator...

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 3:43:10 PM   
erbroens



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Status: offline 		Dreadful news.. I just saw the video of the bipe crashing in the crowd.. the pilot was arrested by the
police and a technical comission will examine the plane´s remains to try to determine the cause of the crash and investigate if it was interference or negligence of the builder wich was the pilot himself...


Enrique

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 5:34:01 PM   
Ram-bro


 

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RE: 2 death 4 wounded in model airplane crash - 5/14/2006 5:46:22 PM