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Old June 10th 09, 01:04 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Morgans[_2_]
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Default Rare fatal CH-801 crash


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On Jun 7, 10:41 pm, "Morgans" wrote:
"Veeduber" wrote

That won't stop anyone from coming to INACCURATE conclusions :-)


THAT is _certainly_ accurate! ;-)
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Jim in NC


HI guys. Word on the street is... Plane was built several years ago by
Rick Cambell in VA, had hundreds of hours on it. Powered by a Franklin
220 hp Cyl. These guys were apparently getting used to an 801 and
something went terribly wrong. If they were practicing engine outs
they didn't realize the 801 has a glide ratio of about 4-1, on a good
day.... From the looks of the wreckage it appears they had plenty of
fuel on board to burn it up so completely,, Godspeed to those two.

Had it recently undergone restoration, (as stated in the media report) and
perhaps had work done to the engine and or the fuel system?

Indeed, Godspeed to the occupants.
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Jim in NC