JP... Mr Creedy indicated to me in personal communication that that theory came word for word from AUSSAR.
Perhaps TB might like to comment, or any other AUSSAR types?
Lifted from the recently updated on line version at news.com.au
Australian Air Services spokesman Richard Dudley said the last radar contact with the plane was at 5000 feet (1530m), 33km southeast of Wangaratta, where weather was severe.
Before contact was lost about 11am, the aircraft was about 60km from performing what would have been an instrument landing at Benalla.
"They were reasonably close to the Benalla aerodrome," Mr Dudley said.
"He (the pilot) indicated he was using GPS (global positioning system) to land.
"The pilot was accredited to do instrument landings."
Good factual reporting. (despite the grammatical errors
) Corresponds with the MSA.
Then this garbage allegedly from one of our own.
Matthew McAleer, a qualified flight instructor with military helicopter experience, said it was possible the plane had crashed into the mountainous terrain, rather than having experienced a mechanical fault.
"That type of aircraft is a good machine. Its engine is one of the best ever built. Its reliability can't be questioned," Mr McAleer said.
Mr McAleer, if true, your comments are sickening. I can only hope that you are quoted out of context. This is entirely possible as the first sentence in nonsensical (the plane DID crash, so there is no rather about it).
To rule out any form of mechanical failure at this stage is disgusting and a slur on the reputation of the pilot. You might like to follow the links Gaunty provided on the previous page, and reassess your comments.
Please give him the respect he deserves.