[kellyhound]

Vince Hagedorn, a 63-year-old pilot from Chelmsford, Essex, narrowly escaped death after crashing his microlight into a tree at Caird Park Golf Course in Dundee. Hagedorn, en route from Cumbria to Moray to visit his daughter, found himself in dire straits when his aircraft ran low on fuel. In a quick-thinking maneuver, he chose to steer into the high branches of a small wood near the 15th hole, a decision he credits to a trick he remembered from a Biggles adventure.

The crash, which occurred on a Wednesday, resulted in Hagedorn being trapped in the tree for an hour before being rescued by firefighters. He remarkably suffered only a minor head injury and spent the night in Ninewells Hospital for recovery. Golfers at Caird Park commended his actions for avoiding nearby houses, thereby preventing further casualties or damage. However, his actions and piloting skills have been scrutinized and criticized by some in online pilot forums, with claims that he struggled to obtain his pilot's license and discussions about his attitude and decision-making during the flight.

The aftermath of the crash saw salvage experts using a crane to remove the wreckage from the tree, with the operation costs expected to be covered by Hagedorn's insurers. The incident is under investigation, and Hagedorn is set to provide details about the crash to investigators

[GodsOutlaw]

Thank God he survived, could have been a whole lot more.

[GodsOutlaw]

Originally Posted by GodsOutlaw ↗

Thank God he survived, could have been a whole lot worse.