Fatal mid-air collision
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Fatal mid-air collision
Two people have died and another person is seriously injured after a serious plane crash in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Emergency Services are trying to reach the wreckage of the plane, after they were called at about 8:00pm Wednesday night.
Police say it appears the light plane collided with a helicopter mid-air, just north of Gascoyne junction in the Kennedy Ranges.
Emergency authorities have been hampered by rough terrain as they search the Kennedy Ranges for the wreckage.
It is not yet known how many people were on board the two aircraft at the time.
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Emergency Services are trying to reach the wreckage of the plane, after they were called at about 8:00pm Wednesday night.
Police say it appears the light plane collided with a helicopter mid-air, just north of Gascoyne junction in the Kennedy Ranges.
Emergency authorities have been hampered by rough terrain as they search the Kennedy Ranges for the wreckage.
It is not yet known how many people were on board the two aircraft at the time.
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Two feared dead in plane crash
14th February 2008, 7:00 WST
Emergency workers have begun a difficult search to find a helicopter and light plane that reportedly crashed in the Kennedy Ranges last night.
Four people who were in a helicopter and light plane that crashed midair in the Kennedy Ranges about 900km north of Perth last night are believed to have been working for the Department of Agriculture and Food.
Two people in the light plane are feared dead while two others in a helicopter are thought to have walked away with minor injuries.
Rescue teams are expected to arrive at the scene of the crash about 170km east of Carnarvon sometime after 7.30am this morning. The helicopter was able to land safely but there are grave fears for two people who were aboard the light aircraft, which was thought to have been unable to land safely.
Carnarvon police received a call at 7.50pm last night that the two aircraft had crashed. The call cut out before any more details could be relayed.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Tracey Jiggins said this morning that both aircraft were believed to have been working in the area for the Department of Agriculture and Food.
“My understanding is they were working together,” Ms Jiggins said.
An air ambulance was on its way to the site after an emergency beacon signal was picked up about 10pm last night by the authority’s dedicated Dornier search and rescue aircraft.
“As soon as we got that detection we were able to home in and pinpoint the location of where they are,” Ms Jiggins said.
The helicopter pilot was able to use a satellite phone to contact his home base after the crash. The pilot said that he had been able to land but he and his passenger had suffered minor injuries.
“He also indicated that it looks like the fixed wing aircraft had been unable to land safely so we have grave concerns for the safety of the people on board that aircraft,” she said.
Emergency workers have a difficult mission ahead of them getting into the area which has no vehicle access.
Ms Jiggins said the area was inhospitable, isolated and mainly rugged terrain.
A WA police spokeswoman said they would know more about the crash once rescue crews arrived at the scene this morning.
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Two feared dead in plane crash
14th February 2008, 7:00 WST
Emergency workers have begun a difficult search to find a helicopter and light plane that reportedly crashed in the Kennedy Ranges last night.
Four people who were in a helicopter and light plane that crashed midair in the Kennedy Ranges about 900km north of Perth last night are believed to have been working for the Department of Agriculture and Food.
Two people in the light plane are feared dead while two others in a helicopter are thought to have walked away with minor injuries.
Rescue teams are expected to arrive at the scene of the crash about 170km east of Carnarvon sometime after 7.30am this morning. The helicopter was able to land safely but there are grave fears for two people who were aboard the light aircraft, which was thought to have been unable to land safely.
Carnarvon police received a call at 7.50pm last night that the two aircraft had crashed. The call cut out before any more details could be relayed.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Tracey Jiggins said this morning that both aircraft were believed to have been working in the area for the Department of Agriculture and Food.
“My understanding is they were working together,” Ms Jiggins said.
An air ambulance was on its way to the site after an emergency beacon signal was picked up about 10pm last night by the authority’s dedicated Dornier search and rescue aircraft.
“As soon as we got that detection we were able to home in and pinpoint the location of where they are,” Ms Jiggins said.
The helicopter pilot was able to use a satellite phone to contact his home base after the crash. The pilot said that he had been able to land but he and his passenger had suffered minor injuries.
“He also indicated that it looks like the fixed wing aircraft had been unable to land safely so we have grave concerns for the safety of the people on board that aircraft,” she said.
Emergency workers have a difficult mission ahead of them getting into the area which has no vehicle access.
Ms Jiggins said the area was inhospitable, isolated and mainly rugged terrain.
A WA police spokeswoman said they would know more about the crash once rescue crews arrived at the scene this morning.
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Very sad news. Have been kept up most the night answering calls about this. As reported all seems to be correct. The two machines were conducting a goat shoot in the ranges. There were very large thunderstorms in the area which concerns me why they were even contemplating the shoot at all.
The pilot of the fixed wing is known to many people in this area, and as it has not been reported yet, I am not going any further with that. His passenger is not known but may be a CALM (Conservation And Land Management)
This is really going to cause a stir.
The pilot of the fixed wing is known to many people in this area, and as it has not been reported yet, I am not going any further with that. His passenger is not known but may be a CALM (Conservation And Land Management)
This is really going to cause a stir.
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at least 2 survivors
News reports indicate that there are 2 walking survivors (from the helo) in unfriendly terrain.
Unfortunately no news released as yet about the other aircraft and POB.
Unfortunately no news released as yet about the other aircraft and POB.
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Two confirmed dead in Carnarvon plane crash
14th February 2008, 11:45 WST
Police have confirmed that two men are dead after a helicopter and light plane crashed midair in the Kennedy Ranges last night.
The pair were in a six-seater twin engine aircraft that was in a collision with a helicopter in a remote area about 170km east of Carnarvon in the remote Gascoyne region shortly before 7.50pm.
They have not been formerly identified but police have been speaking with their families.
The helicopter pilot and a passenger who survived the crash spent the night in remote rugged terrain before being rescued about 8am this morning by an air ambulance crew. They were flown to Carnarvon by rescuers but did not need medical treatment.
The helicopter was able to land safely after the collision.
The two aircraft are understood to have been on a project eradicating feral goats as part of a joint operation by the Departments of Agriculture and Department of Environment.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Tracey Jiggins told thewest.com.au that emergency workers had confirmed that two people – the only occupants of the light plane – were found dead.
Carnarvon police received a call at 7.50pm last night that the two aircraft had crashed. The call cut out before any more details could be relayed.
An air ambulance left Perth this morning after an emergency beacon signal was picked up about 10pm last night by the authority’s dedicated Dornier search and rescue aircraft. There was no road access into the isolated area.
“As soon as we got that detection we were able to home in and pinpoint the location of where they are,” Ms Jiggins said.
The helicopter pilot was able to use a satellite phone to contact his home base after the crash. The pilot said that he had been able to land but he and his passenger had suffered minor injuries.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the crash.
Condolences to families and friends.
RIP.
Di
Two confirmed dead in Carnarvon plane crash
14th February 2008, 11:45 WST
Police have confirmed that two men are dead after a helicopter and light plane crashed midair in the Kennedy Ranges last night.
The pair were in a six-seater twin engine aircraft that was in a collision with a helicopter in a remote area about 170km east of Carnarvon in the remote Gascoyne region shortly before 7.50pm.
They have not been formerly identified but police have been speaking with their families.
The helicopter pilot and a passenger who survived the crash spent the night in remote rugged terrain before being rescued about 8am this morning by an air ambulance crew. They were flown to Carnarvon by rescuers but did not need medical treatment.
The helicopter was able to land safely after the collision.
The two aircraft are understood to have been on a project eradicating feral goats as part of a joint operation by the Departments of Agriculture and Department of Environment.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Tracey Jiggins told thewest.com.au that emergency workers had confirmed that two people – the only occupants of the light plane – were found dead.
Carnarvon police received a call at 7.50pm last night that the two aircraft had crashed. The call cut out before any more details could be relayed.
An air ambulance left Perth this morning after an emergency beacon signal was picked up about 10pm last night by the authority’s dedicated Dornier search and rescue aircraft. There was no road access into the isolated area.
“As soon as we got that detection we were able to home in and pinpoint the location of where they are,” Ms Jiggins said.
The helicopter pilot was able to use a satellite phone to contact his home base after the crash. The pilot said that he had been able to land but he and his passenger had suffered minor injuries.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the crash.
Condolences to families and friends.
RIP.
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WRONG
"The pair were in a six-seater twin engine aircraft that was in a collision with a helicopter in a remote area about 170km east of Carnarvon in the remote Gascoyne region shortly before 7.50pm. "
The plane was a Piper Supercub.
Condolences to the two families and friends
"The pair were in a six-seater twin engine aircraft that was in a collision with a helicopter in a remote area about 170km east of Carnarvon in the remote Gascoyne region shortly before 7.50pm. "
The plane was a Piper Supercub.
Condolences to the two families and friends
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Oh, god....... Was mates son, and a mate himself. young bloke with more experiance in this field than most twice his age.
Condolences to the family's.
R.I.P mate. it was a pleasure to have known you. I never thought it would happen to you, with your Dad keeping an eye on ya.
Condolences to the family's.
R.I.P mate. it was a pleasure to have known you. I never thought it would happen to you, with your Dad keeping an eye on ya.
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To fly is a love that is never lost
A feeling that has no boundaries and knows no cost
As much as we feel their pain
We know that love will comfort us 'till we meet again
Their not gone, their just out of reach, for now!
RIP fellow aviators
CW
A feeling that has no boundaries and knows no cost
As much as we feel their pain
We know that love will comfort us 'till we meet again
Their not gone, their just out of reach, for now!
RIP fellow aviators
CW
A Sad Day.....
Sincere condolences to 'Dad', family and friends - 'Dad' being well known to, and respected by, FSO's of that era....
Ron Griffin
Ex FSO and ex 'Murch' Air Services.
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Ex FSO and ex 'Murch' Air Services.
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Yes names have been released, but I will leave that for someone else.
The work for the day had finished and everone was heading back to base camp on Mardathuna Station. What I do not understand is why they got so close to each other. As can be seen from the news footages, it happened on top of the Kennedy Ranges which is fairly flat with a few sandhills. The edge of the range is very rugged and falls away steeply.
There were very large CB,s in the area....... I had to avoid them myself, but that still doesn't really explain why the collision.
Very tragic indeed, especially where father and grandfather of the pilot are so well known and respected in the area.
The work for the day had finished and everone was heading back to base camp on Mardathuna Station. What I do not understand is why they got so close to each other. As can be seen from the news footages, it happened on top of the Kennedy Ranges which is fairly flat with a few sandhills. The edge of the range is very rugged and falls away steeply.
There were very large CB,s in the area....... I had to avoid them myself, but that still doesn't really explain why the collision.
Very tragic indeed, especially where father and grandfather of the pilot are so well known and respected in the area.
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Knowing those involved and witnessing their grief coming to terms with the tradgedy really cuts you to the bone.
Ive posted this before and will post again.
Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follow a storm;
To roll and glide, to wheel and spin,
To feel the joy that swells within.
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly,
And know the warmth of a clear spring sky;
Then back to earth at the end of the day,
Released from the tensions which melted away.
Should my end come while I am in flight,
Whether brightest day or darkest night;
Spare me no pity and shrug off the pain,
Secure in the knowledge that I'd do it again.
For each of us is created to die,
And within me I know,
I was born to fly.
RIP mate
Ive posted this before and will post again.
Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follow a storm;
To roll and glide, to wheel and spin,
To feel the joy that swells within.
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly,
And know the warmth of a clear spring sky;
Then back to earth at the end of the day,
Released from the tensions which melted away.
Should my end come while I am in flight,
Whether brightest day or darkest night;
Spare me no pity and shrug off the pain,
Secure in the knowledge that I'd do it again.
For each of us is created to die,
And within me I know,
I was born to fly.
RIP mate
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Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
RIP mate. Too soon.
Thoughts are with the family in this tragedy.
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
RIP mate. Too soon.
Thoughts are with the family in this tragedy.
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That is one of the best poems i have ever heard. Did you make it up or is it well known? I's definately up there with "Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...
Put out my hand and touched the face of God."
Alas it's always a sad situation when these come out.
May the grace of god go with these two flyers and it is this that makes me feel so humble in the world of aviation to know that aviators with much more experience than i have come to grief.
R.I.P dudes.
That is one of the best poems i have ever heard. Did you make it up or is it well known? I's definately up there with "Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...
Put out my hand and touched the face of God."
Alas it's always a sad situation when these come out.
May the grace of god go with these two flyers and it is this that makes me feel so humble in the world of aviation to know that aviators with much more experience than i have come to grief.
R.I.P dudes.
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The words posted by Mach082 are some of my favorites as well...and my be a little comfort to those we may leave behind?! They are from a poem by Gary Claud Stokor titled IMPRESSIONS OF A PILOT.
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On Their Final Flight.....
They came in the evening, then, and found Jonathan gliding peaceful and alone through his beloved sky.
The two gulls that appeared at his wings were pure as starlight, and the glow from them was gentle and friendly in the high night air.
But most lovely of all was the skill with which they flew, their wingtips moving a precise and constant inch from his own.
Without a word, Jonathan put them to his test, a test that no
gull had ever passed.
He twisted his wings, slowed to a single mile per hour above stall. The two radiant birds slowed with him, smoothly, locked
in position. They knew about slow flying. He folded his wings, rolled and dropped in a dive to a hundred ninety
miles per hour. They dropped with him, streaking down in flawless formation.
At last he turned that speed straight up into a long vertical
slow-roll. They rolled with him, smiling.
He recovered to level flight and was quiet for a time before he
spoke. "Very well," he said, "who are you?"
"We're from your Flock, Jonathan. We are your brothers."
The words were strong and calm.
"We've come to take you higher, to take you home."
"Home I have none.
Flock I have none.
I am Outcast. And we fly now at the peak of the Great Mountain Wind. Beyond a few hundred feet, I can lift this old body no higher."
"But you can Jonathan. For you have learned. One school is finished, and the time has come for another to begin."
As it had shined across him all his life, so understanding lighted
that moment for Jonathan Seagull.
They were right.
He could fly higher, and it was time to go home.
He gave one last look across the sky, across that magnificent silver land where he had learned so much.
"I'm ready " he said at last.
And Jonathan Livingston Seagull rose with the two starbright gulls to disappear into a perfect dark sky.
From Jonathan Livingstone Seagull
by Richard Bach
With Tipsy's respect.
They came in the evening, then, and found Jonathan gliding peaceful and alone through his beloved sky.
The two gulls that appeared at his wings were pure as starlight, and the glow from them was gentle and friendly in the high night air.
But most lovely of all was the skill with which they flew, their wingtips moving a precise and constant inch from his own.
Without a word, Jonathan put them to his test, a test that no
gull had ever passed.
He twisted his wings, slowed to a single mile per hour above stall. The two radiant birds slowed with him, smoothly, locked
in position. They knew about slow flying. He folded his wings, rolled and dropped in a dive to a hundred ninety
miles per hour. They dropped with him, streaking down in flawless formation.
At last he turned that speed straight up into a long vertical
slow-roll. They rolled with him, smiling.
He recovered to level flight and was quiet for a time before he
spoke. "Very well," he said, "who are you?"
"We're from your Flock, Jonathan. We are your brothers."
The words were strong and calm.
"We've come to take you higher, to take you home."
"Home I have none.
Flock I have none.
I am Outcast. And we fly now at the peak of the Great Mountain Wind. Beyond a few hundred feet, I can lift this old body no higher."
"But you can Jonathan. For you have learned. One school is finished, and the time has come for another to begin."
As it had shined across him all his life, so understanding lighted
that moment for Jonathan Seagull.
They were right.
He could fly higher, and it was time to go home.
He gave one last look across the sky, across that magnificent silver land where he had learned so much.
"I'm ready " he said at last.
And Jonathan Livingston Seagull rose with the two starbright gulls to disappear into a perfect dark sky.
From Jonathan Livingstone Seagull
by Richard Bach
With Tipsy's respect.