What I don’t understand is why there was not a fireball. There had to be a lot of fuel in that plane. It seems to be a miracle. There would have been a lot more injured if there was. Another strange thing is that I didn’t see any of the firefighters and EMTs running to the scene. They seemed to be walking leisurely to the scene. Maybe they were in shock. I know I would be.
“Another strange thing is that I didn’t see any of the firefighters and EMTs running to the scene.”
I noticed that too. I also figured everyone was in shock just after that moment.
Seriously — all the people were just milling around like they were at the state fair. Some were kneeling by the victims, but most just walking around. Maybe they were shell shocked or something.
I would think the fuel in the competition aircraft is only enough to complete the race, with a bit extra for go-arounds and delays but not much.
What I don’t understand is why there was not a fireball. There had to be a lot of fuel in that plane. It seems to be a miracle. “””
These were qualifying heats.
when qualifying, neither planes or race cars carry a full load of fuel. Indy cars are on only what they need for the 4+ laps. Same for NASCAR. Same for these planes—only enough + reserve to do the qualifying laps.
The only cars I know of which use a full load of fuel when qualifying are in drag racing. Their fuel tanks hold enough to make a full throttle run & not much more.