Hawker Sea Fury WG655 'forced landing' - The End Result (LANDING NOT SHOWN)

Update 16/9/21 - AAIB report published detailing the cause of this accident - https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

UPDATE 24/1/21 - An article by the pilot, Eskil Amdal, entitled 'Crash Landing - Lessons from the Invincible accident' can be found in the February 2021 edition of 'Pilot' Magazine.

UPDATE 16/10/20 - A news story in 'Flypast' magazine November 2020 issue quotes passenger Dave Unwin - "It was a masterful display of flying by Eskil. The engine seized with the prop in fine pitch and the drag was phenomenal. To maintain an adequate flying speed of at least 140 knots, Eskil had to pitch the nose down by what felt like 50 degrees! While we were descending I was looking for a decent field, but the sink rate was probably around 4,000 feet per minute and our options were very limited. Eskil's landing was extremely skilful, but we were also very lucky, as once we'd slammed onto the field at about 130 knots we were just along for the ride. Thankfully we hit a tree with a wing and not the nose, and that flung us into a hedge, which also helped dissipate the energy."

UPDATE 12/8/20 - A news report featuring an interview with the rear seat occupant - Dave Unwin - and a description of the incident can be read at this website - (when the 'pay' option box appears click on the green 'x' top right corner to read in full for free!) - https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/new...

PILOT AND PASSENGER HAVE BOTH LEFT HOSPITAL - BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY AND FULL RECOVERY BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.

Sadly, on 4th August 2020, the Pilot and Passenger in Duxford based Hawker Sea Fury, WG655, G-INVN, 'Invincible' sustained minor injuries when the aircraft is believed to have suffered a catastrophic engine failure in flight, forcing the pilot to make an immediate emergency landing in a field near Button End, Harston, Cambridgeshire.
The aircraft was severely damaged after it collided with a hedgerow, trees and a ditch bordering the edge of the field.
Fortunately, reports indicate that the pilot and passenger were able to extricate themselves from the wreckage and only sustained minor injuries, although they were taken to hospital for medical checks and treatment.
The aircraft had been on a local flight from its base at the Imperial War Museum Airfield at Duxford, from where it took off about 4.05pm and it came to grief shortly afterwards.
The aircraft is operated by The Norwegian Spitfire Foundation who have issued the following statement on their Website and Facebook page -
'Yesterday afternoon, Norwegian Spitfire Foundation operated Hawker Sea Fury T.20 G-INVN WG655 had to make a forced landing due to an engine failure. Chief pilot Eskil Amdal did a very good job getting the aircraft down. Eskil and his passenger suffered only minor injuries.'
This film shows the start up, taxi out and take off of the aircraft for this flight, followed by the aircraft wreckage in situ some hours later.

The following article gives an interesting and detailed insight from the pilot involved into flying and operating this aircraft - https://vintageaviationecho.com/sea-f...

https://www.norwegianspitfire.com
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