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Post by mit on Aug 13, 2018 11:07:16 GMT 12
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12106066 There are reports of a plane crash at an air force base in the central North Island. A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said the aircraft had performed a "belly landing" in a paddock outside the air force base. Both occupants had got out of the plane safely. She said it was a Harvard plane, but did not know if it was associated with the air force. A police spokeswoman said they received reports of a plane crash at about 10.20am. Nobody had been injured, and police had since been stood down, she said. A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said they were responding to an incident at Ohakea Air Force base in Manawatū, but had no further information. Smoke can be seen coming from the base.
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Post by baronbeeza on Aug 13, 2018 11:13:40 GMT 12
The article does actually say that ...
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Post by ErrolC on Aug 13, 2018 11:26:15 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Aug 13, 2018 11:45:43 GMT 12
As it's clear there are no injuries, let the media bashing begin.
Oh dear, Herald photo (immediately below "The North American Harvard 1015 aircraft is a historic World War II aircraft maintained and flown by RNZAF for ceremonial and display purposes.") is of NZ1056, somewhere in Australia, captioned "The RNZAF owns this Harvard aircraft but it is not yet clear if this plane was involved in the crash." You can see VH-NAH on the rudder.
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Post by htbrst on Aug 13, 2018 11:58:57 GMT 12
The Herald photo has been replaced with an actual photo of the landing now now: /arc-anglerfish-syd-prod-nzme.s3.amazonaws.com/public/J3UTTTKIFJDXDERCMYCWBXRVEA.jpg) |
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Post by baz62 on Aug 13, 2018 12:14:12 GMT 12
Hopefully just an engine and prop change plus a bit of sheetmetal work. If it's worse there's a couple of spares Harvards (83 and 09). Glad noone got injured.
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Post by dodgy on Aug 13, 2018 12:43:07 GMT 12
Phew I was worried that it was our one again... Airforce have deep pockets..
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Post by ErrolC on Aug 13, 2018 14:27:13 GMT 12
Couple of RNZAF photos @nzairforce: Confirming both our personnel onboard evacuated this forced landing safely without injury. We will work with CAA to investigate. MORE: t.co/0MGtYkN68l. t.co/4IuhFhxMXc |
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Post by kiwiruna on Aug 13, 2018 15:48:34 GMT 12
Oh no.Now would be an ideal time for China to invade.Now the Strike wing is down.  |
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Post by phil on Aug 13, 2018 17:47:13 GMT 12
How exactly does an aircraft 'belly flop'? It seems to have missed both the river and the officers mess swimming pool nearby.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 13, 2018 18:44:15 GMT 12
Oh no.Now would be an ideal time for China to invade.Now the Strike wing is down. ...already has. |
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Post by saratoga on Aug 13, 2018 18:46:21 GMT 12
With the current scheme,all the pics i've seen of this incident reminds me of a colourised WW2 image!.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 13, 2018 18:49:19 GMT 12
Has NZ1015 ever been through a significant overhaul/restoration since new?
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Post by xbaggy on Aug 13, 2018 18:59:45 GMT 12
I am pretty sure that all the Harvards that were operational during the late 60's and 70's would have gone through the refurbishment line at No1 Repair Depot (ARS} at Woodbourne.
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Post by joey05 on Aug 13, 2018 19:25:32 GMT 12
She had a 3 1/2 year strip and rebuild (to what level unknown to me) I think completed in late 2016?
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 13, 2018 19:48:52 GMT 12
I believe Ohakea's other resident, NZ1037, hasn't been through a rebuild of any kind since new
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 13, 2018 20:56:44 GMT 12
That seems unlikely John.
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Post by baz62 on Aug 13, 2018 21:11:19 GMT 12
I believe Ohakea's other resident, NZ1037, hasn't been through a rebuild of any kind since new Maybe not from new as most the surviving MKIIA and MKIII Harvards went through major rebuilds in the 50s which is why they don't have factory paint on the interior of the cockpits anymore but a RNZAF applied colour (blue/grey). It also explains why some MKIIA aircraft ended up with MKIII rear fuselages. As they are virtually the same when the aircraft were reassembled it may not have gotten it's original fuselage or wings back. We found this with 1040 as she was a IIA but had a III rear fuselage Apart from servicing, replacement of time expired components like engines and props most of the Harvards that were airworthy at time of retirement haven't had to be rebuilt unless they have suffered an accident or have found to be suffering from corrosion, etc . Major Rebuilds entail taking an aeroplane apart completely and if normal servicing finds an aircraft in good condition there is no real need to do this. I'd say most of the Harvards that were airworthy when sold in 78 haven't needed one if they haven't suffered anything untoward. |
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Post by isc on Aug 13, 2018 22:38:17 GMT 12
When I first heard the news I thought Oh no not one of the Texans. isc
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 13, 2018 22:42:46 GMT 12
Quote from Brendon Deere's Biggin Hill website: "This Harvard served at a number of RNZAF Bases and finished its days at Ohakea with 14 Squadron used as a FAC (Forward Air Control) aircraft for cooperation with the Army. It has maintained a continuous flying history since 1942."spitfirepv270.co.nz/home/aircraft/harvard/history/ |
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