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Does anyone have details on the incident that happened Ohakea - Aardmore? Solid rumours at that it was the Aardmore Pitts... Condolences to the family and friends.
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Oh, that confirms it then... I thought it was MAD returning from the Ohakea training weekend. The initial reports were confused as to whether one or two were on board - I see from the latest it has been confirmed as only the PIC on board..
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Thanks to all for the many expressions of condolences...these are difficult times...I'll ensure they are passed on particularly to his family.
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Actually, while I can't speak for his wife (who is a pilot also), I know a few of the ZK MAD syndicate members DO read this forum.
Having said that, I'm all in favor of "sticking to the facts" - very few of which are known at the moment.
Having said that, I'm all in favor of "sticking to the facts" - very few of which are known at the moment.
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With respect, I am pleased that I can use this thread to share my condolences with those that knew the pilot. Whether or not the family read this post or not is irrelevant and I am sure that those that do, are passing on our thoughts to not just the family but to those who need to know that people care about what has happened. The ZK-MAD syndicate is one of NZs better known, respected and active groups. I am sure many people will draw comfort from the fact that people that didn't know the pilot, know the group, and wish post their condolences. Even if this was purely a condolence post, I'm sure it wouldn't be the end of the world.
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Lets hope the aviation community in NZ can learn the lessons from this tragic incident (assuming they are found and understood) so that we can all be a little bit safer.
Just for my own understanding, does anyone know what approximately the current weather at the time was?
Just for my own understanding, does anyone know what approximately the current weather at the time was?
Condolences to all involved. A very sad event the second in the same area within a week.
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I'm not sure that's what he said or more correctly what he was reported to have said. Further I'm not sure any investgator would make such a definitive statement so early in an investigation.
Your comment does not convey what was reported.
Here is an excerpt from one publication, Mr McCready being the investigator.
I am not trying to make any comment on the actual weather conditions at the time of the accident just to correct a misquote.
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but as one of the investigators put it, it wasn't unflyable
Your comment does not convey what was reported.
Here is an excerpt from one publication, Mr McCready being the investigator.
There was evidence weather conditions were bad but Mr McCready was not discounting anything.
"People have told me it wasn't the best but that doesn't mean it wasn't flyable," he said.
"People have told me it wasn't the best but that doesn't mean it wasn't flyable," he said.
