http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2129868,00.html
The B17, Aluminum Overcast, made a belly landing, Thursday, May 6th at Van Nuys. Both landing gear collapsed in a landing there. 🙁
Link has the full news item.
By: Peter - 7th May 2004 at 23:00
b17 update
Hi Guys. theres more updated photos and info showing the damaged areas. The nacelles and wing damage are of great concern though. looks nasty seeing the belly turret structure sticking up through the roof!
http://www.beechcraft.org/b17-accident/
By: China Clipper - 7th May 2004 at 22:21
Sorry, I did not see the thread when I looked thru the topics. Tnx for pointing it out since it had the video clip.
Looked steady til she dropped. Bet it surprised everyone on board! OUCH>
By: Archer - 7th May 2004 at 22:04
Already noted in this thread: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=25244
The first posting includes a link to a video as well.
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May 7, 2004 at 9:51 pm