406 crash in Mwanza
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406 crash in Mwanza
Hi guys, just got word Auric Air's 406 crashed in Mwanza. Two pilots were on a training flight doing touch and go's. After take off the controler reported the the aircraft made a sharp turn and flew into one of the surrounding hills. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft caught fire. No word yet as to the cause of the crash. Both boddies have been extracted from the wreckage.
Thoughts go out to their friends and families. Names witheld out of respect for them.
Thoughts go out to their friends and families. Names witheld out of respect for them.
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Always knew Auric's "Maintanance" would get some one eventually. Maybe the TCAA will shut tem down once and for all, cant see Moed paying off this one! RIP boys, the TP will be an emptier place.
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406pilot the weather was fine at the time of the tragedy accident, good weather for training as well and that 406 was a good machine, i guess it was a simulated engine failure after takeoff from rwy 12 and you know how it is.
But all in all my condolences to the close friends and family.
RIP GUYS.
But all in all my condolences to the close friends and family.
RIP GUYS.
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my best mate
Dear MS
I was so looking forward to you coming home as we discussed about 2 weeks ago.
Remember how we spoke about being on the flight deck together ( under that tree in Maroochydore) just over a year ago?.....well, from here on out, you'll be with me on every one of my flights till I come join you mate.
I have run out of tears, but one thing for sure, I'll never forget the most wonderful memories of our time together. Just remember to listen out, because I promise that each time I fly over TZ in that 777 one day, the one that we have always dreamt about, I'll be on Area saying 'Hi' and telling you how I'm going.
I miss you much 'Scottie', and your dead pan humour. Just don't forget to whisper some precious advice when things get a little hairy for me one day.
I'm sure we'll be talking again soon.
I was so looking forward to you coming home as we discussed about 2 weeks ago.
Remember how we spoke about being on the flight deck together ( under that tree in Maroochydore) just over a year ago?.....well, from here on out, you'll be with me on every one of my flights till I come join you mate.
I have run out of tears, but one thing for sure, I'll never forget the most wonderful memories of our time together. Just remember to listen out, because I promise that each time I fly over TZ in that 777 one day, the one that we have always dreamt about, I'll be on Area saying 'Hi' and telling you how I'm going.
I miss you much 'Scottie', and your dead pan humour. Just don't forget to whisper some precious advice when things get a little hairy for me one day.
I'm sure we'll be talking again soon.
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These guys were awsome fellas ... Not a bad bone between them ... Good pilots as well. Been flying me and my colleagues around the mines in TZ for a while now and always safe and conciencious. Such a tragic accident. YOu guys will definately be missed.
Chris mate, believe it or not you were the first man to let me loose on the controls of an aircraft...even if i was only S&L it was awsome and instigated my desire to follow my dream. Thanks so much. I'l be thinking of you always where ever i end up flying ..
RIP guys
Dave Fleming
Chris mate, believe it or not you were the first man to let me loose on the controls of an aircraft...even if i was only S&L it was awsome and instigated my desire to follow my dream. Thanks so much. I'l be thinking of you always where ever i end up flying ..
RIP guys
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Sad,sad news...
It was an honour and pleasure to have known you Chris,we all will miss the days flying on your wing over the Namib and Atlantic, the braais on the beach,Jagermeisters at the Sky-divers and who you were as a person.
Thanks for helping when that hooligan attacked me for no apparent reason that one night at Grunies!
Cheers my man,RIP.
Does anybody have contact info of a friend of Chris's,I am urgently trying to find a number of someone who might have info about the funeral on behalf of someone who lives in England who was a friend of Chris. Please PM me should you have any info/contact details.Thanks in advance.
It was an honour and pleasure to have known you Chris,we all will miss the days flying on your wing over the Namib and Atlantic, the braais on the beach,Jagermeisters at the Sky-divers and who you were as a person.
Thanks for helping when that hooligan attacked me for no apparent reason that one night at Grunies!
Cheers my man,RIP.
Does anybody have contact info of a friend of Chris's,I am urgently trying to find a number of someone who might have info about the funeral on behalf of someone who lives in England who was a friend of Chris. Please PM me should you have any info/contact details.Thanks in advance.
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Sad news indeed...clear weather, training flight.
They say there is no new accident. Same accidents, different people involved.
Let us salute them by sharpenig our skills.
R.I.P mates.
They say there is no new accident. Same accidents, different people involved.
Let us salute them by sharpenig our skills.
R.I.P mates.