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Model plane hit by train
« on: 09:22:38, 16/10/22 »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-63248661?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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A jet-powered model aircraft crashed on to a railway line before being hit by a passing train, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said.

The kerosene-powered MA Scale F4 Phantom came down on the track near Warrington during its maiden flight.

No-one was hurt in the crash, which happened near Kenyon Hall Farm Airfield at 14:30 BST on 16 September 2021.

The British Model Flying Association (BMFA) has since updated guidance relating to turbine-powered models.

The [size=inherit]AAIB report[/size] found a normal take-off was performed by the aircraft, a 1:10 scale flying model of the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom jet.

It weighed 6.4kg when it took off.
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