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Grumman FM-2 G-KINL – Landing Accident (06/7/23)

Just seen on various media outlets that recently restored Grumman FM-2 Wildcat G-KINL was involved in a landing accident yesterday at Heveningham Hall.

It appears to have nosed over, seriously injuring the pilot according to the reports : –

Pictures from Heveningham Hall plane crash in Suffolk | East Anglian Daily Times (eadt.co.uk)

World War Two plane crashes at property billionaire’s stately home leaving pilot seriously injured | The Sun

Fingers crossed that the pilot makes a full recovery.

Cheers

Paul

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By: trumper - 15th July 2023 at 22:01

Well done , may he get better sooner than later.

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By: 24 Threshold2 - 13th July 2023 at 20:43

From The East Anglian Daily Times:

“A pilot involved in a plane crash at a Suffolk stately home was well enough to attend a country fair at the estate, which attracted 10,000 visitors at the weekend.

The airman visited the Heveningham Hall Country Fair just a couple of days after he had been airlifted to Ipswich Hospital when the Grumman FM2 Wildcat he had been flying overturned on landing at the country estate.”

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/23648077.heveningham-hall-plane-crash-pilot…

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By: Bradburger - 13th July 2023 at 01:05

That’s good to hear!

On another forum, it was said he had suffered a fractured skull.

Hoping for a speedy recovery for him.

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By: trumper - 12th July 2023 at 22:32

Looks like he has left hospital  https://pilotweb.aero/news/grumman-wildcat-crashes-at-heveningham-hall/  

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By: WJ244 - 12th July 2023 at 11:43

 Hope he makes a full recovery soon and can get back where he belongs at the head of ARCO.

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By: Zac Yates - 12th July 2023 at 01:21

I’ve been hearing conflicting reports as to the severity of his injuries since the day of the incident. I hope he is okay.

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By: trumper - 10th July 2023 at 16:45

J R , is that Mr Romain ?  , i wish him well, makes you realise it can go badly wrong for the best of them.

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By: Prop Strike - 10th July 2023 at 11:25

Pilot confirmed to me  today as J R. 

It is universal knowledge within the inner historic community. 

 

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By: Duggy1 - 7th July 2023 at 21:13

Yes what a shame,wishing the pilot a swift recovery.

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By: bazv - 7th July 2023 at 19:51

That is a real shame – best wishes for a speedy recovery to the pilot.

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By: trumper - 7th July 2023 at 19:02

Hope the pilot recovers and the aircraft can be rebuilt

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By: Trolley Aux - 7th July 2023 at 11:04

Hopefully the pilot can make a full recovery. wishing you well sir

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