Robin DR.400/129 Petit (Little) Prince

Robin DR.400/129 Petit (Little) Prince

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Remarks by Claude Malet: "Powered by 120 hp Continental or Lycoming, four-seater successor of the Jodel, canvas-timber wings."

07/10/2003. Remarks by Claude Malet: "My favorite plane, F-GBUM, is at the hospital. It was coming back from the big overhaul, new engine, new skin and paint. It was ok during ground test. The chief pilot took off for air trials, sudddenly, at 100 ft (30 m), power dropped to 600 rpm, crash landing avoiding trees. Lots of damage, nose wheel, engine frame pushed 7.87 in (20 cm) back in cell, wing not better... tough luck for the summer."


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Remarks by Claude Malet: "Powered by 120 hp Continental or Lycoming, four-seater successor of the Jodel, canvas-timber wings." 07/10/2003. Remarks by Claude Malet: "My favorite plane, F-GBUM, is at the hospital. It was coming back from the big overhaul, new engine, new skin and paint. It was ok during ground test. The chief pilot took off for air trials, sudddenly, at 100 ft (30 m), power dropped to 600 rpm, crash landing avoiding trees. Lots of damage, nose wheel, engine frame pushed 7.87 in (20 cm) back in cell, wing not better... tough luck for the summer."