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Post by Peter Lewis on Sept 27, 2007 21:25:00 GMT 12
YouTube video of a 1985 TV1 news broadcast,
The lead item is coverage of the Cessna 402 operated by Air Albatross that hit unmarked power lines in Tory Channel, Cook Strait.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 28, 2007 11:42:02 GMT 12
Peter, I have altered the title of this thread to add in "(in 1985)" as it looks like a recent news item. Just in case it causes concern.
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Post by Bruce on Sept 28, 2007 15:08:37 GMT 12
Could just as well be recent - the wire is still there, unmarked and waiting to trap the unwary....
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Post by Peter Lewis on Sept 28, 2007 15:31:29 GMT 12
Peter, I have altered the title of this thread Concur |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 28, 2007 15:53:30 GMT 12
I note Bill Reid in the interview, now owner of two Ansons and a Hudson among other treasures.
It's a wonder Paul Holmes hasn't tracked down the 12 year old for his has-been show
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 28, 2007 17:16:04 GMT 12
I have newspaper cuttings of this at home somewhere in Auckland. They must have been awfully low to hit the lines?
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Post by Bruce on Sept 28, 2007 17:46:56 GMT 12
The girl, Cindy Mosey is now NZ Champion Kite surfer.
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The lines stretch across Tory channel from one hilltop (800ft or so) to a similar height on Arapawa Island, with the bottom of the lines around about 300 - 500ft above the water, so yes, the aircraft was low. However it was a known bad weather route when the lines were erected (and under the rules in the early 1980s this was legal) , and CAA did place a submission on the construction of the lines, but they didnt push very hard. They could have argued a lot stronger, and indeed had the final say, as Tory Channel is part of a designated and licensed water aerodrome. TheMarlborough Power Board did put Coloured PVC sleeving on the wires for a while, but they faded so much that they were removed and never replaced. Warning lights are also installed but are substantially below the brightness required for daylight warning. The lines are there to service approx 2 dozen houses on the island and other alterantives were available, but more expensive.
refer John Kings book "NZ tragedies and disasters - aviation"
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Post by Peter Lewis on Sept 28, 2007 19:34:43 GMT 12
It's a wonder Paul Holmes hasn't tracked down the 12 year old for his has-been show If he did, I and hopefully many others would not watch. In my view arrogance and ignorance personified (I watched his 'performance' in the Last Great NZ Air Race). Cook Strait and environs seems to have been the scene for many of NZ's air disasters. Anyone recollect the crash of C207 ZK-WED at Picton? C402 ZK-EHT (later to be with Air Albatross) in happier times:  |
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Post by danny on Oct 3, 2017 20:13:39 GMT 12
YouTube video of a 1985 TV1 news broadcast, The lead item is coverage of the Cessna 402 operated by Air Albatross that hit unmarked power lines in Tory Channel, Cook Strait. My Father Was Booked On That Flight... From Nelson, However He Apparently Had A Disagreement With His Ex Wife, And Decided To Leave On An Earlier Flight... He Told Me About It Years Ago... Standing At His Work Bench When A Co-Worker Said To Him, Hey (Radio In The Background With News Report) Did You Hear That (Dale)? Is'nt That The Flight You Were Supposed To Be On? For More Info quote this message to admin and ask them to email me Attn: Danny - Air Albatross Cessna 402 crash (in 1985) |
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Post by thomarse on Oct 3, 2017 21:03:11 GMT 12
Wow, thread resurrected after 10 years, almost to the day!
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Post by dazz on Oct 4, 2017 11:10:39 GMT 12
'Anyone recollect the crash of C207 ZK-WED at Picton?' I went to college with the pilots son, IIRC he was flying for one of the airlines and the 207 was a side interest. Engine failure after takeoff I believe, I've never flown one, but I'd imagine a fully loaded 207 would closely simulate the flight path of an anvil with the engine out! 7 killed, not good :-(
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Post by angelsonefive on Oct 4, 2017 12:48:59 GMT 12
I recall the crash of ZK-WED. 2 Jan. 1986. I was a member of the Wgton Aero Club at the time and knew, albeit slightly, one of the persons involved.
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Post by hevc on Jan 27, 2021 11:09:53 GMT 12
I recall the crash of ZK-WED. 2 Jan. 1986. I was a member of the Wgton Aero Club at the time and knew, albeit slightly, one of the persons involved. |
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Post by joey05 on Jan 27, 2021 12:41:19 GMT 12
Nelson Gymnastics holds a competition each year with Blenheim and Greymouth Gymnastics called the "Mosey-Grayson Competition" in memory of the 2 families. They had chartered the flight to attend a gymnastics competition.
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Post by dazz on Mar 2, 2021 13:13:00 GMT 12
Resurrecting an old thread I know, but does anyone have any idea of the exact location of WED’s crash site, or have access to the accident report? A family member of the pilot is interested in finding the site.
Cheers Dazz
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Post by The Red Baron on Mar 2, 2021 13:25:13 GMT 12
Go here.... link to siteClick on Accidents...then location...then NZ...and the report is in the Marlborough section. |
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Post by dazz on Mar 2, 2021 14:23:41 GMT 12
“Ask and ye shall receive! “ . Awesome gents, thanks very much, I’ll pass it on.
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Post by chinapilot on Mar 2, 2021 16:04:04 GMT 12
dazz - was a good friend of the pilot who not only helped me clear my section with his trusty chainsaw but also many enjoyable times scuba diving and fishing.
Directly involved with support in the tragic aftermath but left NZ shortly after and lost contact with the family.
If a family member wants to hear any memories please let me know.
WED. -The accident site was on flat terrain beside Lindens Road, 3 km north of Koromiko, at an elevation of 130feet amsl. National Grid reference 260221 (NZMS 1, sheet S22, “Picton”).
The report has two clear diagrams of the location.
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Post by dazz on Mar 2, 2021 22:48:18 GMT 12
Message has been passed gents, the recipient was very grateful indeed, thanks again for your help.
I’ll PM you Iain
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