Plane Crash Serpentine 28th December 2020

[mcoates]

Guessing, but it looks like a DynAero MCR01 ?

UPDATE: confirmed fatality

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-28/light-aircraft-crashes-at-serpentine-airfield-near-perth/13018024

[Checklist Charlie]

That is very sad news.

It is a shame the ABC had to use a file photo after the writer, Keane Bourke contradicts the photo when he writes " including firefighters — were seen inspecting the burnt-out remains of the plane."

Even a cursory study of the photo shows no sign of fire at all.

Mr Bourke needs to study harder for his journalism degree, particularly in the area of accuracy.

CC

[Squawk7700]

There’s only 3 of these in Australia to the best of my knowledge with only 1 being factory built. The tail had a habit of falling off in the early days, but they resolved that after a UK incident. They are incredibly light weight, you can carry a wing under your arm on your own.

[Bull at a Gate]

CC. I think you owe someone an apology. The photo is accurate.

[mcoates]

The photo is probably accurate but the descriptions online of fire engulfing the aircraft seem to be wrong ??

"A short time after the crash, emergency crews — including firefighters — were seen inspecting the burnt-out remains of the plane."

Unless it caught fire after the photos and videos were taken.... It doesnt look "Burnt Out"

Condolences to all involved.

[RobertMB]

Dyn'Aero MCR-01 VLA VH-SIP

Sadly with one fatalty.

[machtuk]

Oh that's tragic😞
Was for sale for a long time, went to auction like a few others recently, hasn't flown in ages if I recall. RIP aviator 😞

[wheels_down]

Fairly well known and respected pilot in the west to many. Will also hit back home, was an RJ pilot at American also. RIP

[PoppaJo]

Do him proud young fella. He will be with you for your journey and my god would he be proud.