Jim Tobul's Corsair flipped on landing. Jim is ok

[Mark Allen M]

To the WIX members,
My thoughts were to post a few photos of a Corsair mishap I've had in my archives that looked by all purposes to match that of yesterday's tragic mishap and by no means was my thought to hijack this thread. Hope I haven't distracted from the importance and seriousness of what this threads original discussion entailed and If I have I'll pull my posts ASAP.

To RobbieH,
I sincerely hope I haven't shown disrespect towards you and your father. This was not my intention. I can't recall off hand when and where I found your father's photos but I've had these copies for quite some time now. I must apologize for not posting valid and accurate information regarding your father's tragic accident and I'm also sincerely sorry your father was injured to the extent he was. Again if I have shown any disrespect I will certainly pull the photos immediately.

Thank you very much as well for your informative post. Although sadly tragic for your father, it is welcoming to be given the opportunity to hear of your father's history and sacrifice. He is certainly another of this countries true hero's and I'm certainly proud to now know the real story behind your father's photos.

FWIW I was thinking the comparisons of these two separate accidents could perhaps help assist in understanding the how's and why's these things happen.

Mark

[51fixer]

Marines Dream was last summer and nosed over due to excessive braking.
It didn't get off the pavement as I recall which was fortunate. Bob Pond's FG-1D suffered a TO power failure back in the 80's and went over on its back after crossing a road.

[RobbieH]

RobbieH:

Do you have a pic of the V/Stab area of your Dad's plane?? was that aircraft rebuilt??

Unfortunately, we don't have anymore then one or two that have already been posted, no Vertical stabilizer.
His accident was in 1949, VF 82 US NAS Jacksonville, Fl.
I have the v/stab of his hellcat, but that's another story.

[RobbieH]

To the WIX members,
My thoughts were to post a few photos of a Corsair mishap I've had in my archives that looked by all purposes to match that of yesterday's tragic mishap and by no means was my thought to hijack this thread. Hope I haven't distracted from the importance and seriousness of what this threads original discussion entailed and If I have I'll pull my posts ASAP.

To RobbieH,
I sincerely hope I haven't shown disrespect towards you and your father. This was not my intention. I can't recall off hand when and where I found your father's photos but I've had these copies for quite some time now. I must apologize for not posting valid and accurate information regarding your father's tragic accident and I'm also sincerely sorry your father was injured to the extent he was. Again if I have shown any disrespect I will certainly pull the photos immediately.

Thank you very much as well for your informative post. Although sadly tragic for your father, it is welcoming to be given the opportunity to hear of your father's history and sacrifice. He is certainly another of this countries true hero's and I'm certainly proud to now know the real story behind your father's photos.

FWIW I was thinking the comparisons of these two separate accidents could perhaps help assist in understanding the how's and why's these things happen.

Mark

No disrespect taken, my husband gave those pictures to a friend of ours with permission to keep use or post, I just wanted to share how it happened. Thank you for asking.

[zorro9]

RobbieH:

Thank you!

Maybe we'll capture "202" of VF-82 it in better times in the Jax area. It looks like your Dad's plane was one those factory fresh F4Us with no Buno at the tail section under the V/Stab.

[Mark Allen M]

Mods, just my .02 cents, maybe, WIX should have a policy that if any of us wants to report an accident, we should notify one of the mod.s First, & let them be the first to post it. This way there should'nt be any " kill the messenger..." Or " In your rush to be the first to report..." At the first poster. Just my .02 cents, Now the next attack on my .02 cents will prob. be from an etremely insecure indiv. who will use this sad accident to turn the attention, AS USUAL,ON HIMSELF! Wow! Even highjack my .02 cents for his NARCISSISM ! What a sad, sad life!

Sure hope your edited comments above aren't direct towards me fella. I certainly wasn't attacking your .02 cents. If you are referring to me quoting you then all I can say is your way out of line and I don't appreciate it.

[Eric Rogers]

As others have said I am also glad that Jim is okay, and the Corsair can be fixed.

I have been a member of WIX for many years, and do not post very often, mostly come here to learn what I can about the warbirds that I have loved since I was a young kid and my dad began taking me to airshows and fly-ins.

What bothers me is that I used to come here and to get the information straight from the people that are directly involved with warbirds as an owner, or maintainer and now it seams that everyone is quick to judge others and hide behind screen names when they post. I respect those that use their real name as either their screen name, or in the signature of their posts. I firmly believe that this is as well as the ability to quickly flame someone in relative anonymous manner hiding behind a screen name is one of many reasons that many people directly involved within the warbird community have stopped posting here. This is sad.

Man up, sign your name, report the facts, don't speculate, have a little respect for the families involved, and for your fellow man. If you don't like something someone says, do the respectable thing and keep your trap shut. The Mods on here have mentioned that if things get out of hand that they will lock a thread. I say lock it as soon as it gets out of hand, temporarily, or permanently ban the users who continuously whack the beehive. And if I am banned for this post, then so be it, I don't post here that much anyways, I come here to learn.

[Pogo]

^^^ Yep.

[F4U-1]

As others have said I am also glad that Jim is okay, and the Corsair can be fixed.

I have been a member of WIX for many years, and do not post very often, mostly come here to learn what I can about the warbirds that I have loved since I was a young kid and my dad began taking me to airshows and fly-ins.

What bothers me is that I used to come here and to get the information straight from the people that are directly involved with warbirds as an owner, or maintainer and now it seams that everyone is quick to judge others and hide behind screen names when they post. I respect those that use their real name as either their screen name, or in the signature of their posts. I firmly believe that this is as well as the ability to quickly flame someone in relative anonymous manner hiding behind a screen name is one of many reasons that many people directly involved within the warbird community have stopped posting here. This is sad.

Man up, sign your name, report the facts, don't speculate, have a little respect for the families involved, and for your fellow man. If you don't like something someone says, do the respectable thing and keep your trap shut. The Mods on here have mentioned that if things get out of hand that they will lock a thread. I say lock it as soon as it gets out of hand, temporarily, or permanently ban the users who continuously whack the beehive. And if I am banned for this post, then so be it, I don't post here that much anyways, I come here to learn.

Eric
I agree.
Very well said.
Thank you.
Chuck Wahl

[Cherrybomber13]

Eric,
In total agreement with you.

Mark Allen,
Your post showing the strength of the Corsair was on the money since all most of us have seen is the News camera shots from the air. I think it explained how you could survive an accident like this quite well.

[PinecastleAAF]

What bothers me is that I used to come here and to get the information straight from the people that are directly involved with warbirds as an owner, or maintainer and now it seams that everyone is quick to judge others and hide behind screen names when they post.

My impression is there is an element of truth to what you say but only a small part. From what I can see a lot of owners and operators have gone to facebook to get the word out about what they are doing rather than wix. I'd do the same if it were me.

CLINT STEPHENS

[Mark Allen M]

Not sure what to add to all this that hasn't already been nicely stated by Eric. The only thing that comes to mind for me is the very real fact that this website (as well as most others) has an uncanny way of causing confusion and misunderstanding in people's responses to other people's posts. I've seen flare ups time and again from members who take someone's well meaning post as some sort of threat or insult. (I had this problem when I first started playing on this crazy website long ago). Does this happen all the time? Of course not! but it does happen quite a bit. It's simply the power of (or lack there of) using a keyboard to do your communicating.

I'll be honest that since I now use my real name as my WIX screen name I have found that my posts tend to be much more responsible and mature. I now feel a sense of accountability that I didn't have or felt necessary to display when I was some kooky anonymous dude. Trust me it works much better to be held accountable. Perfection? ... H*ll No!, but at least it's better than it was when no one knew my name.

Soooooo! what was this thread about again? Oh yah! a tragic mishap to one of the finest Corsairs out there, but thankfully no one hurt and that's all that really matters.

[JDK]

Glad the accident wasn't worse, and great to see no major human injury.

Like the gentleman who bailed out of Big Beautiful Doll after the Duxford mid-air, practicing the motions and having made the decision well ahead of time are key.

Good point Ken, and I've just put together a post on that 2011 accident and the excellent bit of video of the pilot Rob Davies talking though what he did (and why). It's here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=53053

Regards,

[Mark Allen M]

FWIW I usually spend a few minutes every time I pre-flight an airplane going over my emergency procedures. (As well as passengers) I would assume this to be common practice for the warbird folks as well, as their equipment is far more complex than anything I fly. I've also spent time studying the structural limitations and fire possibilities of the aircraft I fly to be as informed and educated as possible regarding what I could possibly experience or expect if something goes terribly wrong. I would sincerely hope that other pilots, no matter what they fly, practice similar procedures on a regular basis no matter how tedious or mundane it can be.

It can also be quite educational and beneficial to take some time out to stop by your home base airport and chat with your emergency folks on site about all the things they do on their end when a possible accident and emergency develops. Usually very nice people who are happy to chat with you and show you around. Usually great and valuable information can be gained as well.

Most likely no new revaluation to the pilots here on WIX, but flying is nothing short of constant education and safety practices IMHO.

[VintageAviationNews]

Guys,...
It's about Jim and the Airplane. It's ok to start a column about the accident. It's been on the news and all over Facebook for hours BEFORE it hit WIX.
It's not "WIX" that's the problem, its the entire global social media.
Lets not let this topic get out of control like Eddie's. It's not the time to get into a pissing contests. I almost locked Eddie's and if this topic even starts to go there I will lock it. The topics need to stay the course.
Delta

It's not social media the problem, It's people as usual.

I have taken pictures of the airplane after the accident and sitting in Pat Epps's hangar but i refrain from publishing them.