andyc
Flying Officer
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ZK-KAY
Dec 17, 2007 4:03:15 GMT 12
Post by andyc on Dec 17, 2007 4:03:15 GMT 12
This UK based PAC750XL has been involved in a mid-air collision over Staffordshire today (16/12).
It made a forced landing at East Midlands Airport where it suffered a fuel leak and nosewheel collapse. All on board exited without any injuries.
The other aircraft came down in a field - The 2 people on board did not survive.
Andy
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ZK-KAY
Dec 17, 2007 8:10:02 GMT 12
Post by flyjoe180 on Dec 17, 2007 8:10:02 GMT 12
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ZK-KAY
Dec 18, 2007 11:01:48 GMT 12
Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 18, 2007 11:01:48 GMT 12
What did it hit? Almost looks like a little helicopter in that photo on Joe's link.
Why is it flying in the UK on a NZ registration? Is it a demonstrator?
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ZK-KAY
Dec 18, 2007 12:53:35 GMT 12
Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 18, 2007 12:53:35 GMT 12
More here: www.stuff.co.nz/4328329a11.htmlUK mid-air collision involved NZ-registered aircraft NZPA | Tuesday, 18 December 2007 The airplane which was involved in a fatal collision in Britain at the weekend with another light plane was registered in New Zealand. The Pacific Aerospace 750XL – specially modified for carrying parachutists – had three people onboard, and managed to land safely at East Midlands Airport about 40km away. But the Luscombe Silvaire also involved in the mid-air collision plunged to the ground from 1800 feet altitude, and crashed near Rugeley, Staffordshire, killing both occupants. Air Accidents Investigation Branch senior investigator Tim Atkinson, said weather conditions were clear and visibility was fine, the Derby Evening Standard reported. Richard Chamberlain, who heard the mayday call from the pilot of the New Zealand-registered plane, said the pilot reported he had hit something. "He didn't know what it was but said there was burning debris beneath him and he said he had lost part of his undercarriage." The plane – which took off from the Lake District – was badly damaged and lost its left wheel. It came to rest on its left wing, causing the runway to be shut for two-and-a-half hours. |
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ZK-KAY
Dec 19, 2007 9:09:42 GMT 12
Post by Peter Lewis on Dec 19, 2007 9:09:42 GMT 12
Why is it flying in the UK on a NZ registration? Is it a demonstrator? I understand that it's something to do with type acceptance in the UK. There's a couple in mainland Europe (ZK-JPP ZK-JGI) also still operating on the NZ register.  |
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ZK-KAY
Dec 19, 2007 11:40:37 GMT 12
Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 19, 2007 11:40:37 GMT 12
Cheers Peter. An agressive looking colour scheme on that aircraft.
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ZK-KAY
Dec 19, 2007 13:01:02 GMT 12
Post by yak2 on Dec 19, 2007 13:01:02 GMT 12
Dave, you are being polite. It looks bloody aweful.
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ZK-KAY
Dec 19, 2007 13:07:54 GMT 12
Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 19, 2007 13:07:54 GMT 12
Yes, you're right, it does look bloody awful.
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