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Yak-bad landing in Arizona

Just saw a shot clip on the news of a Yak of some variety that landed badly in Arizona. She ended up on her nose. Thankfully, the pilot is reported to have walked away. No fire. Painted in US Navy colors? any other news on this A/C?

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By: CSheppardholedi - 5th May 2007 at 02:41

Finally found a bit more info, the CNN crew had it a bit wrong. It was Nanchang version build of a Yak, post WWII. Still a bit startling to see a plane on it’s nose. Expensive landing.

1 May: A Nanchang CJ-6A, N552CY, declared an emergency and force-landed in a field near Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The sole occupant was not injured.

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By: Newforest - 4th May 2007 at 21:44

No, my sources have produced no further information on the incident!:mad:

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