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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 5, 2014 22:30:09 GMT 12
"A pilot has been seriously injured in a light aircraft crash south of Hamilton. Police, ambulance and firefighters are at the scene of the crash which happened about 6pm on Wednesday in paddocks at Te Awamutu, about 30km south of Hamilton. The sole occupant of the light aircraft has suffered serious injuries, a fire service spokesman told NZ Newswire. Two fire trucks are on the scene, but no fires have broken out. Details about how the aircraft crashed are not yet available." home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=181635&fm=psp,tsf (Not Bruce, I hope). |
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Post by slackie on Feb 6, 2014 6:56:17 GMT 12
Not Bruce....he was asking about it on Feb.
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Post by Bruce on Feb 6, 2014 7:29:53 GMT 12
Not me, but I know the person involved. One of my SAA guys and probably pretty well known in recreational aircraft circles. Will be checking out how he is today.
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nobody
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Post by nobody on Feb 6, 2014 11:07:22 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 6, 2014 11:39:52 GMT 12
A sad sight,looks like Turbulent ZK-CBN.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 7, 2014 18:33:53 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Feb 7, 2014 19:17:06 GMT 12
the media just arent asking the right people....  (I know...but not telling) |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 7, 2014 20:36:43 GMT 12
I too have a name, but I also respect privacy.
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kiwirv8
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Post by kiwirv8 on Feb 8, 2014 6:21:34 GMT 12
Poor John
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Post by Bruce on Feb 8, 2014 7:37:36 GMT 12
yeah, poor John. John Thomas is an ex - RAF fast jet instructor with over 100hrs total flying experience. According to my contacts the aeroplane was very low before the crash and the undercarriage appeared to be stuck in the down position. John was trying to stop before he crashed but even full reverse thrust couldnt prevent it plummeting into the ground. I hope the media dont get hold of this story....
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Post by The Red Baron on Feb 8, 2014 9:48:45 GMT 12
No.....its definitely a Cessna...  |
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Post by pjw4118 on Feb 8, 2014 10:05:10 GMT 12
Dont forget the underwater version, but thats TOP SECRET
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Post by baronbeeza on Feb 8, 2014 10:47:38 GMT 12
I hope John is going to be ok, Bruce. That is an unfortunate chain of events and it just goes to show that no matter how experienced the pilot is it really just depends on what is left in front of you. A little like having a motorbike tyre blow-out... a big difference between a long straight road and twisties or a busy motorway. I think I can make out the Cessna on that chart also.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Feb 8, 2014 12:40:36 GMT 12
yeah, poor John. John Thomas is an ex - RAF fast jet instructor with over 100hrs total flying experience. According to my contacts the aeroplane was very low before the crash and the undercarriage appeared to be stuck in the down position. John was trying to stop before he crashed but even full reverse thrust couldnt prevent it plummeting into the ground. I hope the media dont get hold of this story.... Maybe a few more than 100hrs total if he is an ex-RAF instructor? I hope he is on the mend poor chap. |
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kiwirv8
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Post by kiwirv8 on Feb 8, 2014 18:46:18 GMT 12
I'm surprised he didn't used the ejection seat
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Post by scrooge on Feb 8, 2014 19:41:23 GMT 12
My sarcasm filter must be on the blink...
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ul450
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Post by ul450 on Feb 10, 2014 13:45:54 GMT 12
Just read something from the pilot involved here.
Was having issues with engine after TO, went to land, hit wind share - hit the ground rather hard, the design of the turbulent proberly saved his life the undercarriage as it broke up around him.
Hoping for speedy recovery there.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 10, 2014 14:00:20 GMT 12
Is he badly injured?
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ul450
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Post by ul450 on Feb 10, 2014 14:04:42 GMT 12
Complete details on injuries not been mentioned as of yet - but FaceBooking from hospital bed at least.
Says going to have to wear back brace for a bit at least, and here's a quote to go forward on:
" I very lucky to come out of a engine failure after takeoff in a tricky area. I have a lot respect for that area in aviation. Keep in control. Even if you going down. "
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