aviation.ca wrote:Kirby Chambliss crashes into a ravine whilst practicing for an El Salvador Air Show on Wednesday. The pilot is reported to have been injured after his aircraft crash landed yesterday, badly damaging the plane.
In the air with Kirby at the time was fellow pilot Skip Stewart.

“I was flying off his wing practicing a dual routine when it happened. We were flying a formation high alpha pass. At the end of the runway Kirby's engine quit. There was nowhere to land. He descended into a rocky ravine and crashed onto the side of a steep embankment” said Skip.


“The plane crashed into small trees and flipped over. The airplane was badly damaged, but Kirby extracted himself and walked to a clearing. I had immediately called for the rescue helicopter and they were there very quickly. A testament to the readiness of the El Salvadorian military. Kirby is fine with superficial scrapes and bruises.”

This has also been confirmed by Team Chambliss via twitter who have also reported that the pilot is returning home with his family and will not be participating in the air show which will go ahead this weekend.

Thankfully, the pilot will perform again, we wish Kirby a speedy recovery.

Nosedragger wrote:Presuming the plane was lifted to the picture location. Must have done a good crash landing, I don't think that's a very good back country unit.