JohnRich 4 #1 January 19, 2012 News:Ohio ROTC cadet who lost leg aims to be pilot "An Ohio ROTC cadet is pursuing his goal of becoming an Air Force pilot, despite losing his right leg in a parachute-training accident 18 months ago at the Air Force Academy in Colorado... "Pirrello was injured during a basic training course in parachuting. The first jump went smoothly, but high winds swept him off course the second time, according to the accident-investigation report. Turbulence slammed him into a pole, severing his right leg. He also broke his left leg and tore a biceps at one shoulder. "The Air Force investigation concluded Pirrello was so focused on his target that he forgot to monitor windsocks that would have shown crosswinds. But he and several witnesses think it was just a freak accident caused by turbulence..."Full story: Chron.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
