Would You Survive Being Run Over By A Hovercraft ?

[Canary42]

Having just watched (via webcam) the Hovercraft depart from Ryde IOW for the mainland, and noticing how they check the beach/mudflats behind the craft (which always faces landwards) for people before it departs, I wondered what would happen if it ran over somebody on the beach.

I guess the skirt might cause bruising/abrasions but inside the skirt wouldn't it just be increased air pressure for a brief period as the craft passed - or would the pressure be of a lethal strength.

Just curious, not thinking of trying it LOL.

[roadman]

bruh its been done so checkk it

[Canary42]

Wow, that's amazing. Thank you roadman.

[Hopkirk]

I notice it's an old black and white film.

In these days of elf and safety, and risk assessments, it would never be allowed.

[lankeela]

Our class went on a trip to the Goodwin Sands on the Princess Margaret when it was being trialled. Must have been about 1967 - we set up blackboards and had a 'lesson' on the sands before the tide covered it. It was featured on the local telly and in the papers.

[lankeela]

Having googled it I've found a photo of our school on the Goodwin Sands! I am just to the right of centre behind the girl with her head turned slightly and in front of the tall person in dark clothing!
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/wood-green-school-visits-the-goodwin-sands-by-hovercraft-retro-images-archive.html

[bhg481]

By sheer coincidence there was an incident recently:

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/transport/southsea-hovercraft-slipway-incident-as-woman-in-her-40s-in-life-threatening-condition-at-portsmouth-hospital-3213014