Plane crash in Gilford
 

Near the Margate late this afternoon. Here's the link to the WMUR story.

http://www.wmur.com/news/19745911/detail.html

My thoughts are with the pilot and his family/friends as his injuries are life-threatening.

Sad News
 

No updates...
 

The ten o'clock news had no updates on this tragedy...:(

Crash at Margate in Gilford
 

I've posted several pictures we took Sunday morning of the crash site. You can find them under Recently Posted or look for Crash at Margate in Gilford.

The plane crashed less than a humdred feet from the motel on the East side of Weirs Boulevard. A slightly different trajectory and he would have hit the motel.

My condolences to his family and friends,

Bill

very scary, we were sittng on our boat at the sand bar by the margate. just happens to be in the flight path

Union Leader Blurb...
 

Last week, the Union Leader mentioned that the aircraft's engine experienced a major "POP" on startup—then quit. Upon restarting, it went unobserved that the engine case had split and was leaking crankcase oil. :eek:

After examination of the engine at the crash scene, the crankcase was found to be empty. Upon takeoff—at 50' elevation—the engine had seized due to lack of lubrication. :(

I do not fly and by no means am an expert but it sounds like the plane would not have taken off if it was properly examined after the initial sound at start-up.