Pilot, homeowner survive crash that destroys house (awesome pic)
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Pilot, homeowner survive crash that destroys house (awesome pic)
Not a terribly remarkable aviation incident, but the photo is pretty cool. (Be sure to click on the full size view)
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-no...a_airport.html
AURORA – The pilot of a small plane that crashed into a home near the Aurora Airport today was able to climb off the roof and walk away.
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pretty wild photo and i'm not sure if i should say that you never know what architects will come up with in chimney designs these days or any landing you can walk away from is a good one .....
but seriously, it's a miracle, and very glad, that no one was hurt.
but seriously, it's a miracle, and very glad, that no one was hurt.
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