Taken from Ravenair's website
STATEMENT FROM RAVENAIR
Posted on: 29th July 2011
Ravenair regrets that an aircraft belonging to its training fleet was involved in an accident today (July 29) when operating from City Airport (Barton Aerodrome).
The PA-38 Tomahawk aircraft was being operated as a solo hire and there were two occupants on board. Both were taken to hospital by air ambulance.
Ravenair director Wayne Barrett said:
"Our primary concern is for the two people who were on board the aircraft, their family and friends, and those affected on the ground.
"We wish to express our gratitude and thanks to all of the emergency services as well as the general public who helped in the initial moments after the accident.
"At this stage it would be inappropriate to speculate about the cause of the accident."
Looks like there were no instructors on board so very unlikely that a student was flying. Media jumping to conclusions just because a 21-year old was on-board....NEHVER
