INCIDENT AT VALLEY

[foxmoth]

Not even confirmed it was one of the Reds, could be the press with their normal accuracy i.e. Hawk = Red Arrows

[Fareastdriver]

It's amazing how many people look at Military Aviation on PPRuNe when there is a prang.

1850 looking;: 360 members: 1490 guests.

[roving]

foxmoth, if you carefully read every word of this Guardian report you will find your confirmation.


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...se-north-wales

[roving]

If one visits the Red Arrows twitter account, "red [email protected]" there is a post which includes the statement "We are investigating the incident".

[ORAC]

“Local aviation enthusiast Wyn Evans said the aircraft was seen to be taking off when something happened, and speculated it could either have been engine failure or a bird strike.

“It continued banking right towards the railway line and back again towards the airfield. It approached the runway and two were seen to eject and the Hawk crashed on the airfield”, he said.

[DaveReidUK]

Originally Posted by foxmoth

Not even confirmed it was one of the Reds, could be the press with their normal accuracy i.e. Hawk = Red Arrows

Had reportedly just departed Valley for Scampton, with two on board, pretty high probability that it would have been a Red.

[wub]

Photos on the BBC website show red aircraft wreckage

[roving]

There is a large photo of it after it crashed in the Daily Mail.

Red Arrows jet has crashed after incident at RAF station in Wales | Daily Mail Online

[NutLoose]

Do they still carry an Engineer in the back?

[hoss183]

I hope both are ok. Reports are of two on board and only 1 chute seen, i sincerely hope that's a witness error.

[NutLoose]

Saw one report seeing two chutes, I too hope they are good.

[XV490]

Originally Posted by NutLoose

Do they still carry an Engineer in the back?

That's given the media vultures eyeing this thread another line of invasive enquiry...

[dead_pan]

Several hours since the incident and still no news. Not looking good. F*ck.

I see the Reds were scheduled to play BBMF is a charity footie match in Lincoln tonight.

[KPax]

My earlier comment about wishing I hadn't started the thread was based round the speed with which people reacted to a callsign and reports of a chute without waiting to see how many were on board the 2 seat aircraft. One comment regarding ' Martin Baker' in particular was unfortunate at the very least.

[Brian W May]

Christ Almighty, there's some really anal buggers on this site.

What part of Professional Pilots RUMOUR Network don't you like?

If you object to the posts, don't come here.

Just for the record, I'm an ex-SFSO, but I'm also here.

[H Peacock]

Tragically one confirmed fatality.

[CrabInCab]

Originally Posted by H Peacock

Tragically one confirmed fatality.

Have you got a source for that H?

[Ashling]

The BBC have just reported that, tragically, an Engineer has been killed. The pilot is being treated in hospital.

My thoughts are with all concerned. RIP.

[Above The Clouds]

Originally Posted by H Peacock

Tragically one confirmed fatality.

Sadly the engineer that was back seating.

[cargosales]

BBC News on R4 just now confirming an apparant RAF report that an engineer has sadly died.

RIP..