Robin Quits; Pilot Walks Away


What: light aircraft, a Robin 200
Where: a field a mile from Cardiff airport
When: Sept 7 2008
Who: pilot is member of Cardiff Flying Club, Identity undisclosed
Why: The engine quit mid flight.

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