U-16 on front straightawayThe beginning of the fateful lap.
Date: 07/15/2005
The beginning of the fateful lap.
Split second before flightDown the back straightaway with "Rescue" at the ready.
Date: 07/15/2005
Down the back straightaway with "Rescue" at the ready.
About 270 degrees laterThe ride begins, or at least as fast as I could snap some photos. This is the first one my camera caught.
Date: 07/15/2005
The ride begins, or at least as fast as I could snap some photos. This is the first one my camera caught.
It's a plane!Kind of looks like U16 was made to fly!
Date: 07/15/2005
Kind of looks like U16 was made to fly!
About to "land" (or is that "water"?)Good view for the sponsors.
Date: 07/15/2005
Good view for the sponsors.
Touchdown......and the less-than-graceful landing.
Date: 07/15/2005
...and the less-than-graceful landing.
Tango 1 to the rescueOn the way back to the pits for repair.
Date: 07/15/2005
On the way back to the pits for repair.
In the slingAs they lift U-16 out of the water you can see some of the major damage to the hull.
Date: 07/15/2005
As they lift U-16 out of the water you can see some of the major damage to the hull.