Forum members will be very sorry to hear that Moggy ( Robin ) has been injured in a flying accident today whilst flying his Vans RV-4 .
Though hospitalised, it seems that his injuries are ‘ not thought to be serious’ , and we can only wish him the speediest of recoveries.
”Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm today and a man in his 50s has been taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with a back injury.
An ambulance service spokesman said the injury was not thought to be serious.
Two paramedic ambulances and a land ambulance attended, and the fire service sent three appliances – one from Long Stratton, one from Harleston and a water carrier and support appliance from Hethersett.”
Needless to say, the local paper have the story wrapped round their head, and called the Vans a glider. Then again, maybe it was in the final phase..
Very best wishes, and hope to have you back ‘on board’ in short order. So glad it was not worse.
Andy Smith
By: Moggy C - 2nd April 2014 at 18:47
Once again thank’s everybody I am overwhelmed.
I’m closing this thread and placing a description of the incident in General Aviation. You are all welcome to read.
Moggy
(Still sore)
By: cornovii - 2nd April 2014 at 14:23
I don’t post very often but just want to wish you a speedy recovery.
By: Last Lightning - 2nd April 2014 at 12:06
Speedy recovery Moggy, the wings may be clipped for a while but they will grow back.
By: Supermarine305 - 2nd April 2014 at 10:05
Happy to hear the injuries are minor. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Hope you’re back in the air again soon.
By: Trolly Aux - 2nd April 2014 at 08:56
Sorry only just seen this,
GET WELL SOON MOGGY !
now lets light up the Burma thread 🙂
By: Camlobe - 2nd April 2014 at 08:14
Moggy,
Sorry to hear you pranged your kite, and glad to hear you are shaken but not too stirred.
Got it down and still talking. Good result. Best wishes for a rapid recovery.
Camlobe
By: Dan Johnson - 2nd April 2014 at 05:19
Just saw this. Glad to hear you are OK Moggy. Sorry about your kite.
Posted with good intent as P/O Prune says, “You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs 🙂
By: DanS333 - 2nd April 2014 at 05:14
Hi Moggy,
I echo all the sentiments stated above.
I hope you dont have a flight sim at home, AAIB might find that suspicous!
get airbourne again soon.
By: Dave Homewood - 2nd April 2014 at 05:02
I have only just read this, I’ve been away. I am glad you’re ok Rob, a nasty thing to have happen though. Sorry to hear about your aeroplane.
By: spiteful21k - 2nd April 2014 at 04:51
All the best Moggy, Blue skies to you.
By: stangman - 2nd April 2014 at 01:18
Just read this ,glad to hear you are alright.
I wish you a speedy recovery and return to flight.
By: Dr Strangelove - 2nd April 2014 at 00:36
Blimey Mogs, go steady old chap.
Guess I should prescribe some aspirin or something. Or maybe a shot (or two) of something 50% by volume or above 😉
By: waco - 1st April 2014 at 23:53
Very glad to hear you are fit and well. Does that make “fanny” Barton acting CO. ?
By: Wyvernfan - 1st April 2014 at 22:46
Never good to hear of a fellow forumite in trouble, but I guess us Robins are tough ole birds !
Rob
By: Loose-Head - 1st April 2014 at 22:45
Like ‘Scramble Bill’ I don’t often post, but offer my best wishes for a speedy recovery, and sincerely hope that your ‘little mishap’ hasn’t dented your desire to ‘commit aviation’ in the future ?
By: mark_pilkington - 1st April 2014 at 22:27
Moggy
Sorry to read of your accident, (at first I thought this thread might be “1st of April” related)
Get well soon and hopefully the RV4 and/or its unique registration might somehow be salvageable.
Regards
Mark Pilkington
By: Scramble Bill - 1st April 2014 at 22:12
Don’t post much but so glad you are ok.
By: Bob - 1st April 2014 at 22:07
Please note with immediate effect Moggie will now answer to the name Bob,
Oh no, that’s gonna confuse me! :confused:
By: The Blue Max - 1st April 2014 at 22:00
Glad to hear you are ok Moggy, as others have said the rest is only metal and CAN be rebuilt. May be an insurance write off but I have seen worse resurrected, just need some TLC and money thrown at it.
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st April 2014 at 21:48
Perhaps circumstances dictated rather more flair than flare?!
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