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.

Always knew Auric's "Maintanance" would get some one eventually. Maybe the TCAA will shut tem down once and for all, cant see Mo:mad:ed paying off this one! RIP boys, the TP will be an emptier place.

Bloody hell. I remember when I was flying that machine, she was in bloody fine condition. So sorry for the families of the pilots....very sad RIP guys:{

What do they say? more accidents are caused by simulating engine failures in light twins than by actual ones?

regardless of the cause, a very sad day.

Mwanza accident
 

Pole sana. RIP

sleep tight guys, my condolences

Dog

406pilot
 

holla people,

sad news indeed, rip guys.....any idea wht the weather was like there?

keep it up there fellows,

no more 406pilot

RIP
 

RIP Mate. You were one of our favourites.I cant believe youre gone. Your goodness and your kindness will never be forgotten by Tomo and I.

RIP
 

Going to miss you so much mate!

Will always have fond memories of you!

RIP mate, will catch up when i get up there.

Very sad news indeed. Condolences to the families of those involved and to the pilot community in Tanzania. It always hurts to lose one of our own.:(:(:(

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.

Just found out who it was.

All I can say is Damn.

Keep the beer cold mate, looks like the next party's at your place.

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.

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

It's always sad. RIP guys.

Story here: http://tinyurl.com/2wolwg

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.

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.

Which aircraft is involved? 5H-AWK?

You will be missed Chris. You were one of the good ones.