I think you do better hitting a steel box structure to yield (deform) over several feet and absorb much of the kinetic energy gradually. I noticed that the wooden structures of downed KRs take a beating with ground contact. No fires, not too much penetration of the passenger compartment by broken structure or engine. I suspect that minimizing vertical speed on contact is vital. Peter
Or better yet, a stone wall or small ditch. You'd better be good at spot landings though, like the guys in the landing contest in Alaska. Allen G. Wiesner 65 Franklin Street Ansonia, CT 06401-1240 203-732-0508
