Fatal Cherokee Crash

[Old Fella]

ABC News reports a fatal crash at Bathurst this evening. It is reported that four occupants received fatal injuries when a Piper Cherokee crashed after takeoff, about 1.5 Kms from the Bathurst Airport. Debris was widespread indicating the impact was at high speed.

[sammypilot]

The Aviation Safety Network reports that a Piper PA31 Navajo crashed shortly after take off from Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. All four persons on board were killed. Presumably the same incident.

[Old Fella]

News reports today (Saturday) have amended the type to Piper Navajo. First reports said the aircraft had taken off from Bathurst for Taree at about 8.30 pm EDST.

[juliack]

The pilots' name was Timothy O'brien and I met him two years ago at our family Christmas party. He was dating my sister in-law at the time. I was looking forward to an airplane safari in his Chieftain as my wife and I have never visited Australia. From what my sister in-law said to me he was a very diligent and professional pilot. I would not want to speculate the reason for the crash but hope for a timely closure for their families. Cheers