Newport crash near Rome

[Edo]

Hi guys!
have a look at this article.
A Newport replica crashed near Rome, Italy, last sunday.
The plane was flying at low altitude when, apparently, the engine failed. It chrash landed in a field and nobody but the pilot was injured. The pilot hit the dasboard with the face and was carried in hospital in serious condition.

I wish him a prompt recovery and not to loose his passion for flight and WWI aircraft!

http://roma.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/14_luglio_20/biplano-precipita-campagna-soccorso-pilota-grave-e57768d2-0ff9-11e4-85b4-48e325e86ce9.shtml

[Vickers]

That Nieuport 11 crash does indeed look serious- I hope the pilot makes a full recovery, but given the damage to the aircraft it looks like it hit the ground pretty hard and I suppose he's fortunate to have survived the impact.

[Nigel Jackson]

Goodness me, that does look bad! Our thoughts have to go for the pilot and his family.

Best wishes
Nigel