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Tolsti
1st Apr 2002, 15:58
BBC news ticker saying light aricraft down near Cwmbran after going missing in South Wales
Wee Weasley Welshman
1st Apr 2002, 16:09
Close to the reservoir, may be have been trying to get there for a forced landing. The area is not forgiving in that respect.
Likely to be a fatal in my opinion.
:(
WWW
Tolsti
1st Apr 2002, 16:34
A bit more on this one
A civilian light aircraft carrying two people has crashed into a rugged south Wales hillside, killing its two occupants.
The accident happened at 1245 GMT after the plane, from Cardiff International Airport to Shobdon Airfeld near Leominster, was reported to be overdue by over an hour.
The Piper PA38 Tomahawk disappeared from air traffic control radar screens, radio contact was lost and, at around 1400 GMT, Gwent Police said the aircraft was found crashed near to Cwmbran.
Crash facts
Where: Hillside above Cwmbran
When: 1245 GMT
Who: Two people
Fatalities: Both
How: Unknown
Plane: Piper PA38 Tomahawk light aircraft
Flight: Training exercise
Origin: Cardiff
Destination: Leominster
It came down shortly after taking off for the Herefordshire town at 1100 GMT.
RIP
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:(
AerBabe
1st Apr 2002, 19:45
Another sad loss :(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/wales/newsid_1905000/1905362.stm
Welshbwoy
1st Apr 2002, 22:45
Two very good friends of mine, both better and more experienced than me. You will both be missed.
LowNSlow
2nd Apr 2002, 05:19
Welshbwoy, condolances.
I'm sure that you will pass on all our condolances and best wishes to the bereaved
pjdj777
2nd Apr 2002, 07:22
Had the phone call from one of the instructors yesterday.
Terrible news, good experienced pilots and nice guys.
RIP
Goldfish Watcher
2nd Apr 2002, 08:34
Was this a PA38 from Cardiff Wales Flying Club?
(I assume so from the registration I saw on the LACC watch log)
I did my 15 hours NATS flying experience there a few years ago, with some fine instructors.
My condolences to the families.
:(
St Hilary
2nd Apr 2002, 10:52
Goldfish Watcher
Yes , i.m afraid it was one of our's.
as an instructor at the club i'm naturally gutted by the news.
as has been said they were two great guys who will be
sorely missed by all at CWFC.
sennadog
2nd Apr 2002, 13:30
A sad day for all concerned. My condolences.