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| Year: 2010 |
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| Total Records: 2 |
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Incident
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Kiting in Strong Winds New |
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Location:
Yuma, AZ |
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02/03/2010: |
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Remarks: Full description here:
http://footflyer.com/Safety/Incidents/2010-02-Glammis/jeff_goin_vs_the_dust_devil.htm
Pilot parked his motorhome on upwind and beside of a group of campers. After watching winds for 20 minutes, he did some kiting out in an more open area and found it manageable. Then he ki (read
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Pilot Goes In Ocean New |
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Location:
Los Angeles, CA |
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01/06/2010: |
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Remarks: The very physically fit pilot was flying around the ocean waves, diving down around them, occasionally touching the tops. During one swoop, water spray caused the motor to quit and he immediately went into the water.
He struggled to get out of the harness, at one point having to go down to the bo (read
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