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Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

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Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:10 am

Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

Just read on AvWeb that Bob Barrows was in an accident yesterday. Apparently hit wires during landing approach.

He has injuries, but apparently not life threatening.

I hope he has a full and rapid recovery .

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Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:36 am

Re: Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

Accident was on Monday. Broke a leg and foot. Report is he is doing well and in good spirit.

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Fri Apr 26, 2019 4:53 pm

Re: Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

If that picture is accurate, I'm at a bit of a loss as to how someone could hit wires on the approach or departure end of a runway. I guess B. Barrows is, too. :(
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:00 am

Re: Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

From the Bearhawk forums:

FYI - I just spoke with Bob and he sounded pretty good.

He said the wire he hit was new since the last time he had flown into this grass trip. No balls on it, and it was hidden by trees. He said the airport had been bugging the power company to put some balls on the wire, but they had not done so. Mark
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:32 am

Re: Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

there's a legal action just waiting to happen against a utility.
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 7:36 am

Re: Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

Man looking at the front of that airplane he’s lucky. Real testament for his design. Glad he’s on his way to recovery.

I have nightmares about wires.
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Sat Apr 27, 2019 7:49 am

Re: Bob Barrows, Bearhawk designer, injured in accudent

Glad Bob will recover from this accident. I knew when I built my Patrol fuselage it was a strong design. The picture is a testament to that.
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