Hawarden crash

[Ian_Wannabe]

Hey,
I just heard on the radio that an aircraft had crashed at Hawarden (EGNR) in North Wales after an engine failure.....

Does anyone have any more information about the pilots? Just injured I beleive :confused:

Hope you both get better soon

[Spikeee]

Blimey, i used to do a few curcuits there when Liverpool was too busy. Sorry not heard anything.

Hope everyones ok.


Spike

[Timothy]

Not that it's very relevant, but I think that Hawarden is in Cheshire in England.

W

[maggioneato]

Two POB, I know them both, they will be ok in time, one worse than the other, but ok.

[Ian_Wannabe]

Maggioneato I'm glad to hear they're both ok.

Pass on our Pprune regards to them both - Get well soon
:ok:

[ModernDinosaur]

Best wishes to them both for a speedy recovery, and to those who went to their aid for a nasty job well done.

MD.

[Whirlybird]

I heard about this too, and was wondering, as I fly from Hawarden. Glad to hear they're OK, and hope they recover soon.

WCollins,
Hawarden is in Wales, just!

[Zlin526]

A fairly balanced view here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/3117047.stm

Maybe journos are getting soft? No "Aircraft narrowly misses school" shock-horror headlines here.. There was an Irish registered Lake Buccaneer for sale in the classified of 'Flyer' mag this month

Whirly,

I think by the web address, you might just be right.

[Hen Ddraig]

Glad to hear both OK.
The LA4 based at Hawarden is G-SKID
Hawarden is in Flintshire, Flintshire is in Wales.
The only english bit at the field is the Cheshire police air support unit.

Time to spare. Go by air.

HD

[Timothy]

So it is! Looking at the map, the Welsh border passes in the very small gap between the City of Chester and the airfield.

Amusingly, the address is Broughton, Nr Chester, N Wales, which seems a little odd as Chester is (of course) in Cheshire and not N Wales.

Well, you learn something every day!

W

[dope05]

The aircraft tok off about 1300hrs Fri. Crashed shortly afterwards about 1/2 mile from the end of 23. Unfortunately hit a power cable during forced landing and flipped aircraft on its back. CFI Ian Sixsmith seriously injured and spent hours in surgery owing to very bad facial injuries. He lost six pints and is still in the ICU, although the prognosis is better. The other Pilot was not badly injured.

Best wished to Ian and his Family.

Ian J Holder

[Squadgy]

Ian - thanks for that, Ian Sixsmith taught me to fly at Woodford where I also used to work part-time.

Please pass on my best wishes to him for a speedy recovery, tell him the ex Aviation Manchester guys send him their best.

[Negative 'G']

Is this guy the infamous 'Billy Pickles' ? Or have I got my wires crossed.:confused:

Neg G

[StrateandLevel]

Same name; different person!

[Squadgy]

Hi,

Any update on Ian at all?

[Spiney Norman]

Heard from Blackpool contacts that Ian is improving and is soon due to be moved to a hospital closer to his home, not sure which one this would be, (Wythenshawe)?

Spiney

[dope05]

Ian is still in Intensive Care at the Countess of Chester Hospital. He has had a number of operations and is improving. He is being kept under sedation

Ian J Holder 26/08/03

[I am who I am]

I was really sorry to hear of this accident.

Ian had been a friend of mine for many years - I first met him at Blackpool in 1982 when I was on a flying scolarship at ANT and eventually I instructed at MSF when he was CFI there.

I will let you know if I hear anything further.

[Ian_Wannabe]

Ian Sixsmith?? As in Chester flying schools CFI??

Please keep this thread close to the top and keep us updated on his recovery - cheers

[dope05]

Yes, Ian is CFI at CFS

Dope05

[dope05]

Ian is now in Trafford General, out of the ICU and improving.

[I am who I am]

Good to hear that, dope05. Is he able to have visitors yet?

P.S. not seen you for a while, Noddy. What are you up to now?

[ariel]

Hope for a speedy recovery for Ian.

Did the latter part of my training at Hawarden, so remember him quite well.

ariel

[cessna l plate]

Ian was CFI @ MSF when I first got the flying bug in the early 90's. What a top bloke, and a b@@@@y good pilot.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery

[Sky Express]

Have just got back from being away and shocked to hear about Ians accident.Was going to catch up with him for a beer anyway,but before I phone Mrs Six,any further news on his recovery??