Student Stall Crash Video

[MikeD]

Focused more on the following response, I would note it was initially good if somewhat ineffective.

The pilot self-evacuated and was fortunate to be able to do so. Building fire extinguishers are ineffective (and so shown) in this situation. I assume 911 was initially called but the only thing that will extinguish that fire will be engines with sufficient water and/or foam. The pilot survived because he was not entrapped, whatever good intentions those at the airport may have had.

Agreed. With the pilot out of the plane and no one else onboard, and the size of the fire by the time someone showed up with a likely 5 or 10lb ABC, it’s useless to try and fight it, for just property now. And with 30 or so gallons of Avgas in close proximity just waiting to ignite. With no turnout gear, very limited firefighting equipment, and a high potential of Class B ignition and flash, best to just let the thing burn by that point. Trying a quick shot with the extinguisher like you can see having been done is fine, but if that doesn’t work, back off and be done with it, for their own safety.

 

[mrivc211]

Agreed. With the pilot out of the plane and no one else onboard, and the size of the fire by the time someone showed up with a likely 5 or 10lb ABC, it’s useless to try and fight it, for just property now. And with 30 or so gallons of Avgas in close proximity just waiting to ignite. With no turnout gear, very limited firefighting equipment, and a high potential of Class B ignition and flash, best to just let the thing burn by that point. Trying a quick shot with the extinguisher like you can see having been done is fine, but if that doesn’t work, back off and be done with it, for their own safety.

Sorry for the hijack. I was watching this. Which one was you? . 9:07 mark

 

[fholbert]

Agreed. With the pilot out of the plane and no one else onboard, and the size of the fire by the time someone showed up with a likely 5 or 10lb ABC, it’s useless to try and fight it, for just property now.

FWIW (from a friend based at the airport) The RV pilot that landed right after the accident is the one who showed up with the fire extinguisher.

In my experience, fire totals a GA aircraft in seconds.

 

[MikeD]

FWIW (from a friend based at the airport) The RV pilot that landed right after the accident is the one who showed up with the fire extinguisher.

In my experience, fire totals a GA aircraft in seconds.

I mean, it's a valiant attempt, but a futile one after the fire is past the incipient stage with just a small extinguisher. With no remaining life to try and save, the risk far outweighs the reward with coninued layperson firefighting efforts.

 

[ChasenSFO]

The RV pilot...what the hell LOL unless he was low on gas or something, sheesh. Like the BMW driver of the skies.