A pilot has walked away from a classic World War II aircraft, a Focke Wulf Fw 190, after one of its brakes failed during a landing at Omaka Aerodrome in Blenheim.

The Focke Wulf Fw 190, piloted by Frank Parker from Auckland, was taking part in a practice session for this weekend’s Classic Fighters Airshow when the accident happened.

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Frank Parker was landing the German WWII fighter on a grass runway when one of the wheel brakes failed and the aircraft was thrown into a violent ground loop.

Frank Parker was able to climb out without injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage in the mishap, but is said to be repairable.

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