F-16 off the runway at OSH

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08-15-2011, 06:34 PM

#51

GasPasser

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He/She runs like an O-6!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Glad no one got hurt, and can go home to kiss the kids and spouse.

09-18-2013, 06:40 PM

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I wanted to follow up on this accident. Was it really a fogged up windscreen that caused the accident? Sounds a bit odd.

09-18-2013, 08:24 PM

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16's don't have windscreens

09-18-2013, 08:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ERJF15

16's don't have windscreens

I think he was referring to the canopy

09-18-2013, 08:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rickair7777

I think he was referring to the canopy

Yeah I know...couldn't pass it up.

09-18-2013, 08:54 PM

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Yeah, the clear bit in front of the pilots melon. How can a fogged canopy result in a high speed landing?

09-18-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oicur12

Yeah, the clear bit in front of the pilots melon. How can a fogged canopy result in a high speed landing?

You could google the accident and get the boards findings as to the cause of the mishap.

09-18-2013, 09:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oicur12

How can a fogged canopy result in a high speed landing?

It sounds like somehow you know the landing was "high speed" (i.e. higher than normal?) - assumption or actual fact?
To answer your question, I don't think a fogged canopy could have that result unless it resulted in distraction. Speaking generally, I supposed it could prevent visual assessment of speed and runway remaining if forward visibility was impaired - but I'm not familiar with the specifics of the report.