Originally Posted by
megan
Was a Bristol Freighter rather than four engine Argosy, the Aero Commander event the chap could highly likely been rescued had their not been a balls up in organisation. The response time of the 205 and S-76 were similar, although the 205 had a winch permanently fitted it still required refuelling, seating removed, stretcher, slings etc loaded. The S-76 likewise, with the addition fitting the winch which was a quick job. Cruise speed of the S-76 would have put it on task quicker than the 205, 155 versus 100 knots cruise, the Vne in both cases. We only found out about the ditching on the TV news that night, no body contacted us. Was working that day, there would have been at least four other crews also, caused us a fair measure on angst.
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5226548/198302284.pdf
I remember this very event. was A TOTAL BALLS UP! Poor bugga was in the drink alive for around 2 hrs, that's unbelievable ! He died at the hands of incompetence! The drivers of the F27's must have been feeling totally hopeless!:-(