So Long Liberty Belle - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Howard · 06-14-2011, 08:42 PM

A total loss to this once proud warbird. Thank God the people got out safely with no injuries.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Mi9WoQD_4

Cassini90125 · 06-14-2011, 09:03 PM

Wow, the crew was lucky to get out alive. Any word on what caused the fire?

Howard · 06-14-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

Wow, the crew was lucky to get out alive. Any word on what caused the fire?

I found out they were supposed give flights that Saturday (11 June), but foul weather prevented this. they could not fly on Sunday, because of mechanical problems. On Monday, June 13, the Liberty Belle took off for Indianapolis. 20 minutes into the flight, the #2 engine caught on fire. The pilot made an emergency landing in a cornfield, and all 7 crewmembers got out without so much as a bump.

06-14-2011, 08:42 PM	#1
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,357	So Long Liberty Belle A total loss to this once proud warbird. Thank God the people got out safely with no injuries. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Mi9WoQD_4

06-14-2011, 09:03 PM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,653	Wow, the crew was lucky to get out alive. Any word on what caused the fire? __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.