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Salford plane crash: 'Aircraft had fuel supply problem'

Started by mhm, April 12, 2012, 12:19:40 PM

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A plane which crashed into two houses in Greater Manchester, killing the pilot, had probably suffered a fuel supply problem, a report has revealed.

Ian Daglish, 59, was killed in the crash in Salford while another man, aged 19, suffered serious 60% burns.

Their light aircraft plunged into two homes in Newlands Avenue, Peel Green, on 29 July 2011.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the Piper PA38 Tomahawk's engine stopped on take off.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17678795
Mike
Colon Cancer Survivor for the Time Being