Last November, Maxime Compagnon crashed his Zlin Aviation Savage Cruiser in the Austrian Alps after encountering an unseen cable at 9700 feet. In this video, he describes the circumstances of his accident with a focus on survival equipment that made a difference in difficult circumstances, including a flight helmet, vest and PLB. This week’s AVweb blog further analyzes the value of a helmet in certain flight operations.
Best Of The Web: Postcrash Advice On Survival Gear
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Maxime Compagnon survived a plane crash in the Austrian Alps at 9700 feet after encountering an unseen cable.
- His survival was significantly attributed to the effectiveness of his flight helmet, survival vest, and Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
- The incident underscores the critical importance of essential survival equipment in difficult aviation accident scenarios.
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