ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 245734
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 April 1981 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Bellanca |
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| Registration: | |
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| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Pu'unene, HI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | Pu'unene Airport, HI (currently Maui Raceway Park) |
| Pu'unene Airport, HI (currently Maui Raceway Park) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A stunt involving Australian stuntman Jim "Bullet" Bailey was organised at the Pu'unene dragstrip. Bailey, who had twice appeared on ABC-TV's "That's Incredible" performing other stunts, would be suspended from the underside of the plane while hanging onto a metal bar between the wheels. Bailey had previously performed other stunts on the same dragstrip, in which he would release the harness and slide along the ground.
About 28 seconds after takeoff, the harness that secured him to the plane broke off from his belt, leaving Bailey dangling from the metal bar. Bailey maintained his grip for a further seven seconds, attempting to whistle to the pilot and get him down to a safe distance. However, Bailey lost his grip and fell 500 feet to his death.
The incident was fully captured on a camera that was mounted to the wing.
Sources:
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/04/01/Australian-stuntman-Jim-Bailey-known-as-The-Human-Torpedo/4210354949200/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Dec-2020 20:07 | Anon. | Added |
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