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I was almost hit by a falling plane last night

Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by fluque, Nov 5, 2008.

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  1. fluque

    fluque Formula 3

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    Fernando
    #26 fluque, Nov 5, 2008
    I had that same thought in the aftermath: this is what 9/11 must have felt like. I lived in Boston at the time but being up close to "ground zero" is quite a different thing.
     
  2. snj5

    snj5 F1 World Champ

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    #27 snj5, Nov 5, 2008
    Glad you are safe; prayers for all those less fortunate.
    Life is indeed fragile.
     
  3. wetpet

    wetpet F1 World Champ
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    #28 wetpet, Nov 5, 2008
    i imagine he has used up all of his luck.
     
  4. fluque

    fluque Formula 3

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    #29 fluque, Nov 5, 2008
    The more I think about it does not add up: A very safe plane, a fall at a very steep angle (no propulsion?), crashing in downtown Mexico City, the minister of interior and the head of natoinal security/anti drugs on board.
     
  5. fluque

    fluque Formula 3

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    #30 fluque, Nov 5, 2008
    I used up plently, hopefully not all of it!
     
  6. Canut

    Canut Formula Junior

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    #31 Canut, Nov 6, 2008
    Wow! You are lucky Fernando. I am glad to know you are ok.
    I feel bad for those who didn’t make it.
    Take care of the family and enjoy life. This incident serves to show all of us how quick and unexpected life can end.
     
  7. fluque

    fluque Formula 3

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    #32 fluque, Nov 7, 2008
    Gracias Manuel..... it was a near, very near miss.
     
  8. fluque

    fluque Formula 3

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    #33 fluque, Nov 7, 2008
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    This is the actual plane that crashed. Lear Jet 45 Mat XC VMC owned by the Mexican Government. The plane hit down so hard that it was pulverized beyond recognition, it turned into debris and ashes.

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