streetstream Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Not much information yet, but here are some links. http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Pilot-seriously-hurt-plane-crash-Kemble-airfield/story-16514665-detail/story.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-18787181 There is a link to the site of the bronco team. Pilot is believed to be the Belgian owner of the plane http://www.broncodemoteam.com/index.php?page=team I was going to see this bird at the fly-in in Schaffen diest (Belgium). Sad to see it lost. I hope the pilot will be ok. Edited July 11, 2012 by streetstream Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I hope the pilot recovers from his injuries and is able to return to his obvious love of flying. I photographed him and his Bronco at RIAT Fairford... here's a couple of photos of his departure on Monday - the day before the crash.... ... he waggled his wings and ejected smoke .... to say goodbye.... Wishing him a speedy recovery.... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huntermountain Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Just saw something on the local news. Seems he still is in critical condition. I hope he will recover. Seems the guy lives only 20 miles or so from where I live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 What a loss. I really like that Bronco. I really hope that the pilot makes a full recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
streetstream Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 The demo team released this statement on their site. It seems the pilot will survive, but the plane, as we all could see, is a total loss. "We wanted to inform you that there was an incident on the 10th July 2012 at Kemble (Cotswold Airport, UK) concerning Tony and the Bronco. At approx. 15:00 in good flying conditions, Tony choose to take the opportunity to practise a standard display program. Unfortunately, shortly into the flight there was a problem and Tony and the Bronco had a crash landing from low altitude into the grass strip in front of the control tower. The Bronco was destroyed on impact, but Tony managed to open the cockpit himself and was helped out by the fire crew. He was talking and moving all limbs and taken by helicopter to Franchay hospital in Bristol. He is presently in a stable condition with some burns and back injuries. Following on from his initial assessment he has subsequently had a successful operation on his back injury and is receiving treatment for his burns. All the signs are for a positive full recovery; we will keep you updated. Hereby we would like to thank the fire, rescue and hospital services for their professional assistance and care. Thank you to everyone for your help, support and kind wishes at this time. The Bronco Demo Team Released on 12th July 2012" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 http://southwest.thebreeze.com/news/bristols-news/crash-at-cotsworld-airport/ http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2012-07-10/pilot-has-lucky-escape-after-aircraft-crash-lands/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Glad he made it out. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Any clue what happened? Glad he's doing reasonably well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Nick Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 A real shame, I hope the pilot recovers fuilly. Out of curiosity, was this Bronco stored at Duxford near the motorway side for a long time? Or just a similar machine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Very sad news. I was born in Luebeck, germany, where this Bronco was stationend during the 80ies as target tug. The typical sound of that two turboprop-engines was afrequent sound of my childhood. I missed this sound since the Broncos left Luebeck years ago. I was disappointed when I learnt that this Bronco appeared at Luebeck airport last year and I wasn´t able to be there and just listen... Now I´m sad that this bird will never fly again... HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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