Douglas Haywood and Ross Kelly
https://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/...-africa-2.html
A second person has died as a result of a plane crash during a test flight in South Africa that left three Australians, including the two pilots, in hospital.Qantas said in a statement the airline’s pilot community was in “deep shock” after A380 captains Douglas Haywood and Ross Kelly, who is retired, were critically injured.The pair boast more than 37,000 hours’ flying experience between them and more than 30 years’ service with Qantas. Most on board were *pilots, flight engineers or aviation enthusiasts.“We were deeply upset to learn that two Qantas pilots, one current and one retired, were on board the vintage aircraft involved in an accident in South Africa on Tuesday,” a Qantas spokesman said last night.“This news has shocked the Qantas pilot community and everyone’s thoughts are with the families. We’ve reached out and are providing whatever support we can.” https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmf...b250073077.jpg |
YouTube video of the take off. |
There is also substantial coverage here in Rumours and News.
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Terrible news. The Convair took off to the west but crashed 4 NM to the ESE of the field on a southerly heading. A flight distance of at least 10NM. Some sort of control-ability problem? Propeller not feathering?
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The crew injuries are very very bad. Pray for them..
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Originally Posted by Capt Kremin
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Terrible news. The Convair took off to the west but crashed 4 NM to the ESE of the field on a southerly heading. A flight distance of at least 10NM. Some sort of control-ability problem? Propeller not feathering?
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This wouldn’t be related to HARS at all would it? Sad if true :( |
Originally Posted by mrdeux
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Sounds to me like they managed to fly most of a circuit....
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Originally Posted by Capt Kremin
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Go and have a look Google Earth. They made a right hand 180 degree turn after take-off and eventually flew a distance enough for two circuits. There was no turn however towards the south-westerly runway to get quickly back to that runway, nor any turn to line up on the runway they departed from. It doesn't make any sense unless there was a control issue.
There was a comment that I read yesterday to the effect that they knocked back an ATC offer of 24 to use the longer runway. That also implies to me that, at that point, they had neither control nor power issues. Hopefully they'll be able to tell us. |
Originally Posted by morno
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This wouldn’t be related to HARS at all would it? Sad if true :( |
Gents please don't speculate. Right now it's very tough in Johannesburg for many..
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Originally Posted by Capt Fathom
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The whole thing is sad! No sure why any connection to HARS makes it more so? What I was inferring was that HARS has been over there in recent times dealing with Convairs (they even brought one back), so it would be pretty hard on the guys if they’d just spent a while getting this one airworthy, only to have it crash, particularly with their fellow HARS members at the controls. It appears not. The only thing in common with HARS is the two guys were associated with them, but it’s nothing to do directly with HARS. Here’s hoping they’re on the improve early. morno |
Forced landing or Ditching not fun. God bless them all hope they recover well and soon.
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Where did these guys get their type ratings? I was not aware there were Convairs operating in Aussie.
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Originally Posted by FE to the stars
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Where did these guys get their type ratings? I was not aware there were Convairs operating in Aussie.
HARS website information: https://hars.org.au/convair-440/ HARS currently has three Convair aircraft:
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I've heard so many good things about Douglas from so many people in the last 24 hours that know him that he must be a stand out bloke. Thoughts are with him and all involved.
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I've heard so many good things about Douglas from so many people in the last 24 hours that know him that he must be a stand out bloke. I've never actually flown with Doug but having met him numerous times around the network I'd be sure anyone who saw his name on their roster would be pleased. Ross and I flew together many, many times on the 767 in the 90's. He is one of those blokes you actually look for on your roster in the hope you can have another great trip like the last one you flew with him. I look forward to seeing his smiling face and having a chat again when he recovers. |
Prognosis
Anyone in the know about their current medical status?
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Induced comas - as I understand it. Cannot add any words about these guys that hasn’t been posted above. |
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