Harrison Ford plane crash

Cookie_Monster

barneystinson wrote: »

Never mind that, as long as it doesn't delay the release of the new Star Wars film...

it's finished filming already and apparently he dies in it so won't affect future ones.

Hilly Bill

According to his son he landed in the Chipper.

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/05/entertainment/harrison-ford-plane-crash/index.html

Yellowblackbird

Kevin McCloud wrote: »

The air miles?

Even a small scrape to the head is no laughing matter.
The human skull can be as delicate as crystal.

MarkAnthony

Yellowblackbird wrote: »

Even a small scrape to the head is no laughing matter.
The human skull can be as delicate as crystal.

You really are doomed then, going to temple won't save you.

MarkAnthony

With any luck it won't be his last crusade.

DoYouEvenLift

IMDB say he's in stable condition?

Duggy747

Multiple sources saying he's in a stable condition so he's not in any clear and present danger....



*groan*

mikom

Ok he crashed, but not before he made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.

dvdman1

Feckin egit thought he was in a sequal to air force one

Adamantium

dvdman1 wrote: »

Feckin egit thought he was in a sequal to air force one

Well the camera never lies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flXCWdhJnGY

Calibos

When the plane came down was there any Witness??

If the engine failed he could have Coasted down like a Mosquito.

Links234

Harrison Ford's status had been upgraded from critical to "Fine, we're all just fine here, how are you?"

force eleven

He must have been Frantic when the engine failed.

kneemos

Forgot he was married to whatshername,many a horn back in the day.
Still looks fit.

beertons

Good man Indy. Bit dramatic to get in 9 holes though.

ZiabR

Looks like a nice soft landing, glad he is ok!

Hoop66

Pfft, I've flown a plane older than that one, and I didn't fucking crash it.

Ergo, I am cooler than Harrison Ford. Yes, that seems right.

Beefy78

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

it's finished filming already and apparently he dies in it so won't affect future ones.

Why on Earth would you post that regardless of whether it turns out to be true or not?

razorblunt

Did the plane pass all safety tests? Would he have known about the Clear and Present Danger he faced?

fryup

He must have been frantic with paranoia as what lies beneath must have seemed like the ender's game, but i'm sure he would have took extraordinary measures to avert the situation from any clear and present danger as he was crossing over land.

beat that

jacksie66

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paulbok

Thats no moon airport!

Seriously, not surprising a man who did the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs (so good he did it in a distance and not a length of time:p) was able to get par on the 8th with a freaking plane.

bnt

Anyway, his son says he's "Battered but OK!"

the_monkey

What is it with these actors and flying ?

Tom Cruise ... Harrison Ford .. John Travolta

Wibbs

the_monkey wrote: »

What is it with these actors and flying ?

Tom Cruise ... Harrison Ford .. John Travolta

If I had their money and resources I'd be up there with them TBH. Tom Cruise has a P51 Mustang which is very cool. Travolta's more into the airliner stuff which I don't get. Why drive a bus when you can drive a Ferrari. I'd be hotfooting it to Russia to try and snag a Mig 29 or better yet a Sukhoi SU27. Though a Spitfire would be very nice.

FactCheck

It's a really common pastime in SoCal, the weather is perfect for it, there are a million little airstrips all over the place.

Another common pastime is taking opportunistic photos of famous people receiving urgent medical attention. Ugh. Stay classy, LA. Really underscoring how much I don't miss you at times like this.

razorblunt

fryup wrote: »

He must have been frantic with paranoia as what lies beneath must have seemed like the ender's game, but i'm sure he would have took extraordinary measures to avert the situation from any clear and present danger as he was crossing over land.

beat that

Quality, not quantity buddy.

Falthyron

Impressive that despite an engine failure he managed to guide the plane somewhere safe instead of being forced to put it down in a built up area, or on a road. The report says he was requesting an emergency return to the airport, but I guess the plane wasn't going to make it that far.

Glad he's okay. An iconic actor with so many wonderful roles that have left a lasting impression with people.

Adamantium

Its class he's so interested in flying at his age, Harrison hates interviews because of his social anxiety so the one thing that they know somewhat relaxes him is talking about it. Craig is a pilot too. Scroll to 20:30 for start of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r37MGQctAKY

Egginacup

He's a crap actor. Roles are all the fcuking same. Witness, Patriot Games, Devil's Own, Air Force fcuking One, Working Girl......all he ever plays is a conflicted nice guy in a difficult situation trying to do the "right thing".

But he's a decent enough bloke and I don't wish him any harm. Glad he's only got a few aches and scrapes.

BeerWolf

Harrison Ford is one of my favourite actors since my childhood after Star Wars and Indiana Jones --- he's a US national treasure! Hope it's nothing major.

Duggy747

Egginacup wrote: »

He's a crap actor. Roles are all the fcuking same. Witness, Patriot Games, Devil's Own, Air Force fcuking One, Working Girl......all he ever plays is a conflicted nice guy in a difficult situation trying to do the "right thing".

chakotha

The plane was the same age as himself. He can joke about that later.

He was haunted the gold course was there tbf.

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81439000/jpg/_81439946_harrison_ford_crash_624.jpg

Nucular Arms

"Come Han old buddy... Don't let me down."

suicide_circus

"I aint gettin on no plane, fool!" - Harrison Ford.

the_monkey

Wibbs wrote: »

If I had their money and resources I'd be up there with them TBH. Tom Cruise has a P51 Mustang which is very cool. Travolta's more into the airliner stuff which I don't get. Why drive a bus when you can drive a Ferrari. I'd be hotfooting it to Russia to try and snag a Mig 29 or better yet a Sukhoi SU27. Though a Spitfire would be very nice.

Nah, I'd be with Travolta there, Commerical aviation is way cooler then fighter jets, he has his own Boeing 707 (Qantas livery) an absolute classic!!

Streetwalker

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

I hate when people make stupid jokes about things like this.

Hope he will be ok

Have to say I agree. It shows a real immaturity that seems to be pretty prevalent in after hours.

Hope the guy makes it always liked him as an actor.

Maximus Alexander

If I was rich enough to be flying, I'd be all over a Spitfire or a Bf-109 or similar.

Mint Aero

buried wrote: »

I detest the modern cult of celebrity, but I saw this man play Indiana Jones when I was 4 years old, and I believe that started my addiction and love of ancient history which I am still entranced by, and always will be. Hope he will be ok.

It would be really cool if you've a neat history type job?

Baggy Trousers

lakesider

Doctors have today said hes fine and is expected to be released in six days seven nights..

MarkAnthony

Sorry slightly OT but why is everyone so suprised a 72 year old is still able to wipe his own arse? I was taught to fly by people, generally, over 60. There is this attitude in Ireland that the marbles have departed by the time you're 70. Tosh. Especially these days!

Topper Harley

70 is the new 50...or thereabouts.

FalconGirl

the_monkey wrote: »

What is it with these actors and flying ?

Tom Cruise ... Harrison Ford .. John Travolta

In the states its common enough to fly especially in Florida and California. Lots of airstrips with golf courses and cool places to eat attached. Other airports have parks and nature reserves attached. I've flown in Florida and It was amazing. Flew to one airport that gave me a golf buggy on arrival and was able to drive around a ranch with lots of different amenities.

choons

Has anyone mentioned this could be a publicity stunt?

New starwars coming up and all that

choons

choons wrote: »

Has anyone mentioned this could be a publicity stunt?

New starwars coming up and all that

It's pretty difficult to crash land a vintage aircraft just enough to damage it and injure yourself enough to be convincing but just stopping short of killing yourself. As well as it being an offence to deliberately put the public at risk. Much easier to advertise than play Russian roulette with all the variables.

So I'd put the likelihood of this being a publicity stunt at low to non-existent.

choons

Candie wrote: »

It's pretty difficult to crash land a vintage aircraft just enough to damage it and injure yourself enough to be convincing but just stopping short of killing yourself. As well as it being an offence to deliberately put the public at risk. Much easier to advertise than play Russian roulette with all the variables.

So I'd put the likelihood of this being a publicity stunt at low to non-existent.

It could all have been staged, has there been any close up videos or photos with Harrison Ford in them? Or any of the plane hitting the ground?

Easy enough to pay a few actors, hire a stunt pilot and close off a golf course for the day.

Easier still to take out a few ads.

Paramedics attended the scene and took him to hospital. There is no way that is staged.

Cynicism for the sake of it I think.

Golaco

Candie wrote: »

It's pretty difficult to crash land a vintage aircraft just enough to damage it and injure yourself enough to be convincing but just stopping short of killing yourself. As well as it being an offence to deliberately put the public at risk. Much easier to advertise than play Russian roulette with all the variables.

So I'd put the likelihood of this being a publicity stunt at low to non-existent.

If this was staged it's without a doubt Harrison's finest performance!

mikom

choons wrote: »

Has anyone mentioned this could be a publicity stunt?

New starwars coming up and all that

I mean star wars is so low profile, it needs all the promotion it can get.........