Recently restored MiG-15UTI (actually a Polish-built example) HA-UTI was badly damaged in a mishap while on its fouth test flight. Crew are ok, but airframe looks a probable write-off.
http://www.rchelicopter.hu/PhotoAlbum.aspx?ID=f458ca35-5c45-4138-a363-26f2486cc1bd
http://www.rchelicopter.hu/PhotoAlbum.aspx?ID=d6d4f298-f0f6-479f-bc79-46f5efc80658
By: Archer - 20th July 2011 at 15:29
Interesting video (although a shame about the airframe). I’ve got a feeling that it was overrotated, the pilot tried to get it off the ground at too high an AOA with the wings in a semi-stalled state.
Anyhow, glad that the pilots got out safely. Airplanes can be rebuilt.
By: Peter - 20th July 2011 at 14:59
wow, that was sad to sit through.. it looked like it was underpowered..?
By: trumper - 20th July 2011 at 14:41
Glad the crew are ok,what a shame i hope they can retrieve something from the project.
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July 20, 2011 at 1:52 pm