Jack Roush's Premier 1A N6JR crash at Oshkosh . . .

[robbreid]

Ambulances on scene, aircraft reported as landing accident, and aircraft broke in two.
FlightAware showing aircraft had been diverted?, but continued to Oshkosh.

Aircraft located on South half of runway 18.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N6JR ... /KYIP/KOSH

FlightAware showing the aircarft departed Willow Run for Oshkosh, but then diverted to General Mitchell Intl., but then canceled diversion and continued onto Oshkosh - where it is reported to have 'crashed' in a heavy landing???

[robbreid]

Update; Jack Roush reportedly at the controls, landing runway 18, aborted landing, followed by stall, hit runway hard.

Jack Roush received minor injuries to face and leg, one person transported to hospital.

[robbreid]

[mag check]

Wow, 2 major crashes in 8 years

[crazy_aviator]

dont know if this is the case,,,but it is best to barr the owner/pilot from any "test flying duties" because their ego and wallet are generally bigger than their brain

[robbreid]

http://www.flyingmag.com/pilot-reports/ ... bout-speed

http://yfrog.com/mns2jj WARNING; photo - an injured Jack Roush helped from aircaft.

[cdnpilot77]

There was an article in FLYING magazine last year about Jack and his Premier...If I remember correctly he talked about it being the perfect airplane for him but the low speed handling of the airplane was a challenge for him...maybe he just wanted to prove that he wasn't kidding in the article.

Edit: I guess Robbreid proves MY low speed by getting that post in before mine...

Edit 2: Just re-read the article and clearly remember it differently...oh well, glad he is ok.

[robbreid]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/28/wiscon ... rue&hpt=T2

CNN video from moments after crash.

[Hedley]

One has to wonder whom the lawyers will sue over this one. The aircraft manufacturer? The engine manufacturer? The tire manufacturer?

[mag check]

One has to wonder whom the lawyers will sue over this one. The aircraft manufacturer? The engine manufacturer? The tire manufacturer?

Nah, they'll sue all the spectators cause they caused the crash by watching him land, and too much pressure on him.

[fish4life]

or mother nature for not giving him a consistent 10kt wind down the pipe

[Expat]

Who is Jack Roush?

[Troubleshot]

Who is Jack Roush?

NASCAR team owner.


http://www.roushfenway.com/

http://www.roushperformance.com/

[robbreid]

TMZ/Getty Images photo

[mag check]

Are we allowed to speculate that this was pilot error, or do we have to wait for the official report?

[Big Pistons Forever]

Are we allowed to speculate that this was pilot error, or do we have to wait for the official report?

factors affecting the accident

-howling winds..................... no
-low ceilings.........................no
-poor visibilty........................no
-contaminated runway............no
-night time...........................no
-mechanical/electrical failure....no
-celebrity PPL owner pilot.......yes

Bottom line no one was killed and he can afford to buy a new jet ....... and some more training

[Troubleshot]

Holy Faaack!!

[xsbank]

Keeeeerrriiissstt he was lucky!

Another foot on that wingtip and he would have been a smoking hole. "Holy crater, Batman!"

Maybe he should hire a "Professional Pilot?"

[Siddley Hawker]

Damn, that's kinda low to be doing steep turns.

[cdnpilot77]

I heard the tail end of a report on the radio this evening that suggested both engines were out 1/4 mile from the threshold. Can't authenticate that, but it is a rumour going round the campfire.

[tedcuthbert]

Oh man, Oshkosh has got to be the most high exposure & embarrassing spot to have a landing mishap. Glad no one was killed. Yes, it was likely pilot error, but don't knock this guys piloting abilities just because he is a wealthy & fly's his own jet. Read the article, he has ant ATPL + over 4,000 hrs jet time & fly's his jet a few times a week. From what I've read about him, he takes he has a professional attitude towards everything, plus he would have been well trained for insurance. There are hundreds of guys out there who fly their own jets single pilot, and yes, it's more risky than having a professional crew of two, but shit can happen to anyone.

[into the blue]

I heard the tail end of a report on the radio this evening that suggested both engines were out 1/4 mile from the threshold. Can't authenticate that, but it is a rumour going round the campfire.

Look at the hot exhaust from engine #1 in the first picture of the crash sequence.

[cdnpilot77]

I heard the tail end of a report on the radio this evening that suggested both engines were out 1/4 mile from the threshold. Can't authenticate that, but it is a rumour going round the campfire.

Look at the hot exhaust from engine #1 in the first picture of the crash sequence.

Point...any real word on the #2?

[Panama Jack]

As much as I hate the idea of criticizing another pilot, especially this early after an accident and lacking an official report, I have to agree with Big Pistons Forever's observations.

Engine out or no engine out, this is an airplane with both engines almost on the center-line. He effectively lost control of his aircraft (a stall is a loss of control) on an uncomplicated approach in uncomplicated environmental conditions. Perhaps the venue and some desire to show-off (hot dog) are factors? Checked You Tube yesterday, but didn't find any videos on the approach and crash. Given that it is Oshkosh and the number of spectators, there must be one out there somewhere.

[Siddley Hawker]

Here's the tower/aircraft conversation, from AvWeb.

http://www.avweb.com/other/oshcrash.mp3