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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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P51 "the Galloping Ghost" Owner and Pilot Jim Leeward, age 80 was killed, the injury numbers have jumped to as high as 75 with 25 in critical condition!
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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That was pretty bad to watch. I'm glad your friend wasn't among the injured.

Seems to me like it is becoming more dangerous to even attend these air shows.
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetcopterpilot
I will give you more info as I hear things!
Thanks for the remarkably-quick updates. I'm back in Boston for the next few days, and nobody back here knows anything, and the media are, of course, clueless.

Sad. sad, sad.

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Latest information straight from RRMC update as up 8:15. I'm guessing they are SAT (Saturated.. AKA Full) and closed their doors. Likely other hospitals will take everyone else.

Originally Posted by Renown Regional Medical Center
9/16/11 at 7:30 p.m.

Currently Renown Regional Medical Center has received 25 patients. We don't anticipate additional
patients at this time.
12 critical
11 fair
2 deceased (1 Male, 1 Female)

At Renown Regional, 13 family members have arrived with 15 Renown staff assisting them. In
preparation for this emergency, nursing was staffed to capacity providing ample resources. At this time,
all patients received are either in surgery, waiting surgery or have been transferred to a room.

Additionally, four patients were received at Renown South Meadows Medical Center. All are in fair
condition.
More information will be provided as it is received.
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Update 54 injured transported to local hospitals by ambulance, or helicopter.... numerous others with minor injuries were either treated at the airport, or drove themselves to local medical facilities. 2 spectators confirmed dead, and the pilot confirmed dead.... Like there was any doubt about that! Jim Leeward was actually 74 years old the initial report had that info incorrect. Another correction the aircraft was not 2500 bhp but modified to 3800 bhp in a 7600 lb air craft. That is 2lb per Horsepower... what a ride! Final correction he rolled to the right, not the left as previously reported.. Sorry I have been getting these reports from fellow pilots at the event, and now I have info from flight director news conference!
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
Thanks for the remarkably-quick updates. I'm back in Boston for the next few days, and nobody back here knows anything, and the media are, of course, clueless.

Sad. sad, sad.

Pop

Thanks Pop... it is always tough for a pilot to see this kind of thing... we always project ourselves into the situation, wondering "what would I have done" My neighbor left his house around 3 hours ago, he is the chief NTSB accident investigator, he will fill me in when he returns! Trey thanks for the hospital report...

Anderson Cooper on CNN is a complete fool he is reporting the pilot Jim leeward to be suspected dead. Really? suspected dead??? with approximately 20,000 witnesses I would say it is safe to say he is confirmed dead..

700 emergency medical personel on site in about 10 minutes Thank you Mercy Air,and US air national Guard for supply almost 25 helo's in a matter of less than 20 minutes..... Preflight checks and checklist's, and cockpit checklists take a minimum of 7-10 minutes at best in almost any Helo.. so these guys were haulin' ****.. Thank you to all of the ambulance, personel, and the Paramedics and fire crews that responded in huge numbers.. Our prayers go out to all involved!
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetcopterpilot
Thanks Pop... it is always tough for a pilot to see this kind of thing... we always project ourselves into the situation, wondering "what would I have done" My neighbor left his house around 3 hours ago, he is the chief NTSB accident investigator, he will fill me in when he returns! Trey thanks for the hospital report...

Anderson Cooper on CNN is a complete fool he is reporting the pilot Jim leeward to be suspected dead. Really? suspected dead??? with approximately 20,000 witnesses I would say it is safe to say he is confirmed dead..

700 emergency medical personel on site in about 10 minutes Thank you Mercy Air,and US air national Guard for supply almost 25 helo's in a matter of less than 20 minutes..... Preflight checks and checklist's, and cockpit checklists take a minimum of 7-10 minutes at best in almost any Helo.. so these guys were haulin' ****.. Thank you to all of the ambulance, personel, and the Paramedics and fire crews that responded in huge numbers.. Our prayers go out to all involved!
It always pains me to see these kinds of things. I wish I could be there helping.
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TreySpooner65
It always pains me to see these kinds of things. I wish I could be there helping.

Amen my Ford brother Trey! I have been to several crash scenes or incident scenes as a pilot.... it tears your heart out to see how incredibly fragile the human body is.. I was witness to a helo crash several years at KLGB sorry Long Beach Aiport on labor day 2005. A helo dropped from 300 ft agl.. as I ran to the crash site All I could see was dust.. the aircraft was all of 24 inches tall from compression on impact... on the opposite side of the aircraft from where I was, was another pilot squatting down.. I thought he was from one of the other aircraft in the area.. but it turned out he was the Pilot of the downed helo.... He had over 250 lacerations on the lower half of his body, and a broken back,,, but he was standing there or more correctly bent over with his hands on his knees... That is the only non fatal incident that I witnessed. I have seen a young lady walk head first into the tail rotor of a Robinson R22. Well enough of that!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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In my line of work you see a lot of stuff. Some as you say, remind you of how fragile the human body is, but others show how much abuse we can take. It all depends. More often than not, youre shown how fragile we are though..
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Good morning everyone.
Looked like the pilot rolled away from the crowd...avoiding more disaster? The video was incredible and hard to watch. You just never know, right?
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Good morning everyone. I'm about to hit the road to Monterey. Just thought I'd give you fair warning
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Hiya Guys!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! Mines going great.

I'm feeling good (so far), have a potential job interview coming up with a local hospital (gotta love blood & guts), & we're heading to Dayton Valley Days for good food, fun, entertainment, & a car show. I wanted to enter Olfthfl, but decided not to this year. Just can't afford it & she's not ready.
I could do a quick wash job i guess & jump start her, but then I'd still have to come up w/ the entry fee. Oh well, next year! It'll be fun either way.
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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I know all the smart guys are in So Cal, so if you know about IAC valves, take a look at my thread here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10819884

Should I replace that valve?
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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I seem to remember you having a bout with an IAC valve a while back. Same vehicle, or is my memory failing me?
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Yes, same vehicle. Grody put a new one on it 35k ago. But I never saw the old one. Wish I had asked for it back. That was almost 2 years ago.
 



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