December 1, 2001,
Gene Byrd was on
short final to his home
airport, Flyers Airpark
in Linden NC. when he
was blinded by the
sun. He started a
go-around when his
wing snaged a tree. As
you can see in these
pictures the airplane a
KR-2S was destroyed
but Gene walked away
with only minor
scratches and bruses.
I have bought many
parts from Gene as he
did not intend to
rebuild his KR. These
wings will fly again.
See my rebuilding
process at
Genes shoulder
harness was attached to
the tail with cables and
caused some bruises
across his shoulders.
His lap belt attached to
the rear spar broke
free from the spar.
