Stunt Plane Pilot Escapes Death when Wing Breaks Off During Aerobatics Performance

[kellyhound]

A remarkable tale of survival unfolded at the El Trebol aviation club in Santa Fe, Argentina, as pilot Dino Moline narrowly escaped disaster during a heart-stopping plane crash while performing aerobatics. The pilot's quick thinking and the aircraft's safety features played pivotal roles in averting tragedy.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, August 15, in front of approximately 3,000 spectators at the "Show Aereo 2010," Dino Moline was executing aerobatic maneuvers when disaster struck. In a sudden and horrifying moment, one of the wings of his aircraft unexpectedly broke off, sending the plane plummeting towards the ground.

The spectators, initially believing it to be part of the performance, soon realized the gravity of the situation. Miraculously, Moline managed to activate the ballistic parachute system, a safety feature installed in the aircraft to protect the entire plane in emergencies.

The aircraft descended approximately 500 meters west of the public area and subsequently caught fire, according to reports from SFnoticias.com.ar. Quick-thinking firefighters rushed to the scene to combat the blaze.

Despite the harrowing ordeal, the pilot emerged from the cockpit unaided and miraculously unharmed. The announcer at the airshow promptly reassured the concerned crowd that Moline was safe.

On the SFnoticias.com.ar website, Moline recounted his shock during the incident, describing it as "an explosion." He attributed the wing detachment to what he believed was metal fatigue and recalled the moment he saw the wing pass by him. Moline acted swiftly upon hearing instructions from fellow pilot Cesar Faristocco over the radio, deploying the parachute system that saved his life.

While the pilot did sustain a minor burn on his foot, he expressed immense relief at having survived the catastrophic event. Moline's recount of the incident emphasized the urgency of deploying the parachute as he witnessed flames inside the plane.

Rans Aircraft, the manufacturer of the plane involved in the incident, is known for its use in airshows and boasts safety features, including ballistic parachutes, designed to protect both the pilot and the aircraft in unforeseen circumstances. These aircraft models are manufactured in the United States, cost approximately $60,000, and have an unloaded weight of 230 kilograms.

[Faline]

he was lucky

[güttsfükk]

nice video, lucky escape

[dropkic]

Lucky Bastard!

[Ninjavandal]

Originally Posted by Faline

he was lucky

Yeah, no shit!