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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 16, 2019 12:01:03 GMT 12
Emergency services at scene of two-plane crash in MastertonDamian George 11:56, Jun 16 2019 Two planes have crashed near the Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. A police spokeswoman said emergency services were responding to a crash involving two light aircraft near Hughes Line. "We were called about 11.15am. Initial reports suggest injuries to more than one person." A Stuff reporter at the scene said there were several emergency services vehicles on Hughes Line north of the intersection with Cornwall Rd. The road has been cordoned off. The Hood Aerodrome is about 1 kilometre north of the area. More to come. Stuff www.stuff.co.nz/national/113521858/emergency-services-on-way-to-scene-after-two-planes-crash-in-masterton
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 16, 2019 12:34:28 GMT 12
What a terrible weekend for aviation. Reading between the lines this doesn't sound like it's going to have a good outcome but hoping it's not as bad as it sounds.  Also (and feel free to delete this if it's going too far into the realms of speculation Dave) from what I have heard it involves modern GA aircraft if you get what I'm referring to. Edit - One of the aircraft involved now confirmed to be operated by Skydive Wellington. |
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Post by angelsonefive on Jun 16, 2019 13:28:46 GMT 12
The jump-ship was a Cessna and the other aircraft was an Aero Club Tecnam. Both with one POB.
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 16, 2019 13:51:28 GMT 12
Police now saying two fatalities :-(
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 16, 2019 16:39:28 GMT 12
It's tragic. Absolutely gutted for the families, companies and friends involved.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jun 16, 2019 17:45:52 GMT 12
I've always maintained an extra vigilant lookout when joining at NZMS due to the extra NORDO traffic, particularly TVAL machines. Having said that, I once nearly got taken out by a jump C206, at another airfield, descending high-speed into the active downwind leg of the circuit. It is ironic that it appears that both aircraft are local. Tragic...
My heartfelt sympathies to all affected by this tragedy
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Post by baz62 on Jun 17, 2019 7:22:25 GMT 12
Not implying this is the cause but good radio calls are a must especially at busy airfields. Calling overhead Rangiora one day I then heard the same radio call saying they were also overhead! Fortunately the guy had been hearing my calls approaching the airfield as he then called me to say he was behind me in sight. Certainly had me looking around fearing a collision. Blind spots are the issue alright.
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Post by tbf25o4 on Jun 17, 2019 8:54:12 GMT 12
After the mid-air at Paraparaumu some years ago, the CAA/TAIC report recommended the establishment of a FIS, which has happened and the abolishment of overhead rejoins
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Post by flyinkiwi on Jun 17, 2019 9:05:49 GMT 12
Not a good weekend for aviation in NZ at all...
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Post by pepe on Jun 17, 2019 13:18:23 GMT 12
After the mid-air at Paraparaumu some years ago, the CAA/TAIC report recommended the establishment of a FIS, which has happened and the abolishment of overhead rejoins It has beeh a few years since I let my license lapse. I wasn't aware that overhead rejoins had been abolished. If you don't mind, what is the standard procedure now? |
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Post by dodgy on Jun 17, 2019 13:26:03 GMT 12
Only for PP. Read the AIP for joining!
Stuff have released the name of one of the pilots, other one shouldn't be far away. Very, very sad day for all concerned.
A good pilot friend saw what had happened and I suspect he is bang on about what why and how. Won't bring these guys back sadly.
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Post by baz62 on Jun 17, 2019 14:57:37 GMT 12
After the mid-air at Paraparaumu some years ago, the CAA/TAIC report recommended the establishment of a FIS, which has happened and the abolishment of overhead rejoins It has beeh a few years since I let my license lapse. I wasn't aware that overhead rejoins had been abolished. If you don't mind, what is the standard procedure now? Abolished for this airfield I presume not for all. |
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Post by tbf25o4 on Jun 18, 2019 9:22:40 GMT 12
If I recall correctly overhead rejoins were abolished just for NZPP
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 18, 2019 20:52:02 GMT 12
Yes, they're still ok at other airfields although usually recommended against at airfields where parachute dropping is in progress. They are a no-no at Taupo as well for example.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 19, 2019 17:03:03 GMT 12
They have now released the Cessna pilot's name. RIP Josh.
Name release - fatal light aircraft crash, Masterton
Wednesday, 19 June 2019 - 3:51pm
Wellington
Police can now release the names of the men who died following a crash involving two light aircraft near Hughes Line, Masterton, on Sunday 16 June.
They were 20-year-old Joshua Christensen and 66-year-old Craig McBride, both of Masterton.
“Police are continuing to investigate this tragic incident on behalf of the Coroner, in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission,” says Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Haley Ryan.
“We extend our sympathies to Mr Christensen’s and Mr McBride’s family and friends.”
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 19, 2019 21:29:58 GMT 12
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/403571/council-closes-grass-runway-at-hood-aerodromeCouncil closes grass runway at Hood aerodrome 18:24 pm on 18 November 2019 Pam Graham, Local Democracy Reporter A grass runway at Hood Aerodrome has been closed after Masterton District Council commissioned an independent aerodrome operation review following the fatal mid-air collision in June. The closure is to eliminate the risk of a non-standard arrival or departure. The runway is one of three parallel runways at Hood. It is the only one of the three with a clockwise landing circuit, the other two run counter-clockwise. This has led to instances of pilots executing illegal turns onto the now-closed runway counter to the published rules for its use ....
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 3, 2022 20:06:00 GMT 12
TAIC report out TAIC calls for better training & support for operators & managers of aerodromes. Also pilots: keep a lookout, listen for radio calls, obey rules & SOPs. New TAIC #aviationsafety report into fatal mid-air collision on approach to uncontrolled aerodrome. www.taic.org.nz/inquiry/ao-2019-006 |
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Post by flyinkiwi on Nov 4, 2022 8:16:52 GMT 12
Also pilots: keep a lookout, listen for radio calls, obey rules & SOPs. One story I shall recount because it's not dissimilar to what happened was when I was on my very first solo cross country. I was flying into Taupo while meat bombing ops were underway. As I was flying in over the lake from the west I saw the drop then listened to the jump plane pilot call his intentions. I broadcast my own intention to join overhead to which the jump plane pilot asked me not to do as parachuting was under way. So I said I would join right base for runway 17. He said he was descending through 9000 feet on downwind and intended to join high left base for 17. Time passed, and I finally announced I had joined a wide right base for 17, the jump pilot responded he had joined left base for 17 number one. I looked where I expected to see a left base aircraft and there was nothing there. Then I looked up, way up, and there was the planform of a PAC 750XL literally dropping into view. It reminded me of something several old salt instructors had drummed into my thick skull over the years, "build your situational awareness with your ears, verify with your eyes but always expect the unexpected. People may not actually be where they say they are." It's that all encompassing but old fashioned term called airmanship. |
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Post by baz62 on Nov 4, 2022 18:03:08 GMT 12
Yes the onus is on us pilots doing the right thing as trained (where appropriate) and certainly if they are heading to an uncontrolled airfield they have never been to, getting in contact to find out any local gotchas. Some pilots trying to get in first or making it up as they go along are going to cause another accident.
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Also (and feel free to delete this if it's going too far into the realms of speculation Dave) from what I have heard it involves modern GA aircraft if you get what I'm referring to.
