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<DIV><SPAN class=msg><FONT size=2>This crash occurred back in May 2003, I recall
reading about it back then. I was able to find the following thread regarding
the incident on RCUniverse. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=msg><FONT size=2><A
href="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_745606/mpage_1/key_imac%255Fcrash%252Cwmv/anchor/tm.htm#745606">http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_745606/mpage_1/key_imac%255Fcrash%252Cwmv/anchor/tm.htm#745606</A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=msg><FONT size=2>There was much speculation regarding the
failure and discussion of whether or not FiberClassics had produced a defective
product. In response the pilot, Niklas Nyroth, posted the following
message:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2>---------------------------</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=msg><FONT size=2>From: Niklas Nyroth </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=msg><FONT size=2>Hello, <BR><BR>Thanks for the comments and
kind words. <BR><BR>Lets just make a couple of things very clear. <BR><BR>This
airplane was a pre-production, experimental one of a kind, <BR>In other words
weight savings was incorporated that does not exist in regular production
planes. <BR><BR>The airplane was involved in a very rough trailer ride last
summer where the tail section was subject to some massive forces, i wasnt able
to detect any visual damage but it is not impossible that it was the initiating
factor. <BR><BR>I think that with over 300 produced and only one known inflight
failure like this, there is no reason to worry. <BR><BR>I for sure will order a
replacement sister for this one and i am not worried for the structural strenght
of it. <BR><BR>This is certainly not a manufacturer problem. <BR>Any structure
can and will, fail if not handled right. <BR><BR>I have flown full composite air
planes for over 10 years, i fly and design full composite UAV's as a living and
i will continue doing so because that is to me the ultimate in strenght, weight
and all over performance. <BR><BR>Hope too see you all soon with my next full
composite airplane. <BR><BR>Niklas Nyroth <BR></FONT><A
href="mailto:nyroth@swbell.net"><FONT color=#000000
size=2>nyroth@swbell.net</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <SPAN class=info></SPAN></FONT><!-- marcv Modification begin --><!-- marcv Modification End --><BR></DIV></SPAN>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=patterndude@comcast.net href="mailto:patterndude@comcast.net">Lance
Van Nostrand</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:11
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: OOPS!</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Eric,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Amazing video! Was that a FiberClassics rohacel
laminate plane? Why did it fail?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>--Lance</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=Eric.Henderson@gartner.com
href="mailto:Eric.Henderson@gartner.com">Henderson,Eric</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:15
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> OOPS!</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=868441302-17032004> <A
href="http://www.cox-internet.com/33bd4u/images/IMAC_crash.wmv">Click here:
http://www.cox-internet.com/33bd4u/images/IMAC_crash.wmv</A><FONT
color=#000000> </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=868441302-17032004> Why didn't everyone
run....?</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>