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Video: Hawker Sea Fury Crash-Lands at Airshow

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Hawker Sea Fury experienced an "unplanned but controlled landing" at the Royal Navy Culdrose Air Day after its engine emitted smoke and the landing gear collapsed upon touchdown.
  • The pilot, Lieutenant Commander Christopher Götke, safely exited the 1940s-era fighter without injury, and there were no injuries to the public or resulting fire.
  • The Royal Navy has launched an investigation into the incident, confirming no injuries to the pilot or public.
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A Hawker Sea Fury that was flying as part of the Royal Navy Culdrose Air Day in Cornwall, in the southwestern corner of England, crash-landed last week in front a large crowd. Video shows smoke coming out of the engine cowl as the 1940s-era fighter approached the runway.

The landing gear was extended just before the Sea Fury touched down. The right gear collapsed shortly before the left gear and the airplane skidded to a stop before the pilot, identified by the BBC as Lieutenant Commander Christopher Götke, quickly climbed out. There appeared to be no fire as a result of the crash.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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