Tennant Creek
 

Does any reader have recent intimate knowledge of TC aerodrome? (I'm looking for an old aeroplane as usual).

Cheers

Was there a little over a week ago. Nothing apart from a cessna and a navajo both tied down were visible from out the front of the terminal/bowser area.

Not much help I guess, what have you lost?

Thanks Ops

Back in Sept 66 an Adastra Hudson crashed in the circuit at TC. After the investigation, the wreckage was dumped on the aerodrome. A contact who photographed the wreckage is now speculating that it might still be there. I know it's a long shot after the passage of 36 years but if there are any parts remaining they could assist with the restoration of another of the breed.

Cheers

Ring the airport manager there.he was pretty helpful last time i was there a few months ago.cannot remember is name.
numbers are 08 89622894 or AH 0402 088 160
sionara:cool:

And remember to Centre to call the Tennant Creek pie truck to come and meet your pax when you arrive. ;)

I am out there 2moro, will report back later this week if I see anything.

Fris B Fairing

If my very vague memory is correct, the pilot was making a circling approach when he may have suffered a recurring bout of malaria that disabled him to the point of losing control.

Thought it was to the south of the field.

I know that if you peruse the old safety digests of the late 60s', there is a report in one of them.

Thanks to all who responded. I will follow up those leads. For the history of the aeroplane in question, please refer to my website:

The Lockheed File

Cheers

Divine

I spoke to the Airport Manager at TC and he confirms that nothing remains. Thanks for your assistance.

Cheers