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This is very sad news indeed.
The pilot was very experienced, a gentleman and just a great "down to earth bloke". I didn't know him well or for long, but it was a pleasure to have met him.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Regards,
Mo
The pilot was very experienced, a gentleman and just a great "down to earth bloke". I didn't know him well or for long, but it was a pleasure to have met him.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Regards,
Mo
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A very sad day when one of our own departs an airport for the last time.
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The Daily Telegraph are putting together a tribute for him in tomorrow's paper.
If you want to help, you can send an email through the network or on [email protected] or call on 02 9689 5314 or 0406 530 616.
Sorry for your loss,
- Vikki Campion
If you want to help, you can send an email through the network or on [email protected] or call on 02 9689 5314 or 0406 530 616.
Sorry for your loss,
- Vikki Campion
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Plane parts found on ocean floor source AAP
The search for a missing plane and its pilot off Sydney has located two large pieces of metal on the ocean floor believed to be part of the twin-engined Metroliner.
A sea and air search continued throughout the night for the aircraft, which took off from Sydney Airport at 11.30pm (AEST) on Wednesday bound for Brisbane on a mail run.
About 6am Thursday search teams first found boxes, bags and fibreglass debris believed to be from the aircraft.
"(That debris) certainly is consistent with the missing aircraft," Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Tracey Jiggins told Sky News.
"There were mail bags located, there was a bit of an oil sheen on the top of the water and there's also some debris which we believe is some of the fuselage.
"My understanding is there are two large pieces of metal that have been located on the bottom of the ocean there and that would indicate that that is also part of the aircraft."
The metal is too deep for police divers to reach and Ms Jiggins said specialist equipment was on its way to the site.
A Navy SeaHawk helicopter, private aircraft, NRMA CareFlight, Polair and water police have been involved in the search and HMAS Diamontina, a minesweeper equipped with sonar, is now also at the site about 9km south-east of Bundeena in the Royal National Park.
The male pilot was the only person on board the Metroliner, operated by Airtex Aviation.
Shortly after take off, the pilot reported problems.
"Ten nautical miles (18.5km) south-east of the airport, air traffic control got a broadcast from the pilot that he was having problems," a Civil Aviation Safety Authority spokesman told AAP.
"Shortly after that the aircraft disappeared off the radar at about 4,000 feet (1,219 metres)."
Fishermen have told Macquarie Radio they saw the plane go into a 45-degree angle dive before bursting into flames.
"What actually has caused the aircraft incident will be a matter now for the Australian Safety Transport Bureau to investigate," Ms Jiggins told Sky.
NSW Police are expected to take over co-ordination of the search later Thursday morning.
Comment was being sought from Airtex.
The search for a missing plane and its pilot off Sydney has located two large pieces of metal on the ocean floor believed to be part of the twin-engined Metroliner.
A sea and air search continued throughout the night for the aircraft, which took off from Sydney Airport at 11.30pm (AEST) on Wednesday bound for Brisbane on a mail run.
About 6am Thursday search teams first found boxes, bags and fibreglass debris believed to be from the aircraft.
"(That debris) certainly is consistent with the missing aircraft," Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Tracey Jiggins told Sky News.
"There were mail bags located, there was a bit of an oil sheen on the top of the water and there's also some debris which we believe is some of the fuselage.
"My understanding is there are two large pieces of metal that have been located on the bottom of the ocean there and that would indicate that that is also part of the aircraft."
The metal is too deep for police divers to reach and Ms Jiggins said specialist equipment was on its way to the site.
A Navy SeaHawk helicopter, private aircraft, NRMA CareFlight, Polair and water police have been involved in the search and HMAS Diamontina, a minesweeper equipped with sonar, is now also at the site about 9km south-east of Bundeena in the Royal National Park.
The male pilot was the only person on board the Metroliner, operated by Airtex Aviation.
Shortly after take off, the pilot reported problems.
"Ten nautical miles (18.5km) south-east of the airport, air traffic control got a broadcast from the pilot that he was having problems," a Civil Aviation Safety Authority spokesman told AAP.
"Shortly after that the aircraft disappeared off the radar at about 4,000 feet (1,219 metres)."
Fishermen have told Macquarie Radio they saw the plane go into a 45-degree angle dive before bursting into flames.
"What actually has caused the aircraft incident will be a matter now for the Australian Safety Transport Bureau to investigate," Ms Jiggins told Sky.
NSW Police are expected to take over co-ordination of the search later Thursday morning.
Comment was being sought from Airtex.
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Rest in peace mate. I'll be having a few for you tonight. Its devastating to see your experience, your jovial personality, your friendly nature and your fantastic attitude toward life, work and family, gone so soon..
Condolences to all...
Rest In Peace mate.
Condolences to all...
Rest In Peace mate.
Would anyone care to post the gentlemans name?
morno
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Is the metroliner a single pilot aircraft? or was there two pilots lost? pardon my ignorance, I was just under the impression it was a two pilot operation.
My thoughts and prayers are going out to all who've been touched by the crash.
My thoughts and prayers are going out to all who've been touched by the crash.
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We would like to get a nice photo of him too.
Regards,
- Vikki Campion, [email protected] or 9689 5314
Regards,
- Vikki Campion, [email protected] or 9689 5314
Apologies, didn't mean to seem insensitive, I wasn't sure if it was formally released or not.
Thanks
morno
Thanks
morno