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Chopper crashes at Archerfield airport
From: AAP April 11, 2010 3:43PM
THREE people have escaped a helicopter crash with minor injuries.
The chopper crashed at Archerfield airport in Brisbane's southside around midday (AEST) today.
A Department of Community Safety spokeswoman said it was unclear whether the chopper was taking off or landing when it hit the ground hard.
The crash sparked a small fire which fire crews extinguished immediately, she said.
The pilot and two passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Aviation authorities will be investigating the cause of the crash.
From: AAP April 11, 2010 3:43PM
THREE people have escaped a helicopter crash with minor injuries.
The chopper crashed at Archerfield airport in Brisbane's southside around midday (AEST) today.
A Department of Community Safety spokeswoman said it was unclear whether the chopper was taking off or landing when it hit the ground hard.
The crash sparked a small fire which fire crews extinguished immediately, she said.
The pilot and two passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Aviation authorities will be investigating the cause of the crash.
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Piston vs Turbine
This brings up a very important topic of piston engine safety vs turbine in H.
Not sure what the "true" cause was but power setting (rpm) will be a factor guaranteed.
Not sure what the "true" cause was but power setting (rpm) will be a factor guaranteed.
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good to see the crew/pax get out OK. Did not appear to be much damage just rolled onto its side.
however, there was a gross overreaction on part of controllers who closed the airfield for more that an hour. The R44 went over near the helipad nowhere near the active runways. A friend was held airborne for more than an hour 25nm south without any updates or explanation.
The amount of police/fire trucks/ ambulances/TV choppers/vTV vehicles made it look like a scene from "Cops" on TV.
You'd have sworn a 747 went over!
good to see the crew/pax get out OK. Did not appear to be much damage just rolled onto its side.
however, there was a gross overreaction on part of controllers who closed the airfield for more that an hour. The R44 went over near the helipad nowhere near the active runways. A friend was held airborne for more than an hour 25nm south without any updates or explanation.
The amount of police/fire trucks/ ambulances/TV choppers/vTV vehicles made it look like a scene from "Cops" on TV.
You'd have sworn a 747 went over!
however, there was a gross overreaction on part of controllers who closed the airfield for more that an hour. The R44 went over near the helipad nowhere near the active runways. A friend was held airborne for more than an hour 25nm south without any updates or explanation.
The amount of police/fire trucks/ ambulances/TV choppers/vTV vehicles made it look like a scene from "Cops" on TV
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all true, but the vehicles and the bingled chopper were nowhere near 10/28L or R ........
It does not make it safer leaving aircraft flying around when there is no need to. As for the TV choppers, they have to operate as directed by ATC. The news doesn't matter really...
It does not make it safer leaving aircraft flying around when there is no need to. As for the TV choppers, they have to operate as directed by ATC. The news doesn't matter really...
It does not make it safer leaving aircraft flying around when there is no need to. As for the TV choppers, they have to operate as directed by ATC. The news doesn't matter really...
he wrote off his Long Ranger in NT in a hover taxy accident. This was a hover accident! switching frequencies in the hover...
PS: I note that BK tower didn't close the whole airport today after the bingle but rather the runway...
Bring back George L. to AF!
PS: I note that BK tower didn't close the whole airport today after the bingle but rather the runway...
Bring back George L. to AF!
Where has GL gone??
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GL is still there thank goodness! His talents will be needed when Class D comes on line.
The normal closure for an aerodrome emergency is normally 30-40 mins. I have been advised in this particular case, because it was the weekend, it took about 40 mins for an AAC representative to get out to the airport. There was an abnormal number of emergency vehicles attending by then. It appears that they were using the turnout as an exercise (probably a good idea as there is a large service staff turnover and many have no airport familiarisation). There was rotor blade debris thrown a long distance and until the AAC could inspect 10L and 04R those runways couldnt be used. The closure is also due to the high chance of collision between taxying aircraft and random emergency traffic travelling from the boom gate to the accident site. These vehicles have to be contained or escorted (normally by the AAC) and is approved by the police command post. For the above reasons, this took longer than normal to achieve, resulting in a greater outage than normal. Brisbane Radar should should have advised inbound aircraft the reason for the holding.
The normal closure for an aerodrome emergency is normally 30-40 mins. I have been advised in this particular case, because it was the weekend, it took about 40 mins for an AAC representative to get out to the airport. There was an abnormal number of emergency vehicles attending by then. It appears that they were using the turnout as an exercise (probably a good idea as there is a large service staff turnover and many have no airport familiarisation). There was rotor blade debris thrown a long distance and until the AAC could inspect 10L and 04R those runways couldnt be used. The closure is also due to the high chance of collision between taxying aircraft and random emergency traffic travelling from the boom gate to the accident site. These vehicles have to be contained or escorted (normally by the AAC) and is approved by the police command post. For the above reasons, this took longer than normal to achieve, resulting in a greater outage than normal. Brisbane Radar should should have advised inbound aircraft the reason for the holding.
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Dear Mr No Idea,
Before you start raging on about the outdated argument of Piston V's Turbine (which is NOT a facor in this crash) you should find out a few more facts about the pilot....
Yes he rolled up a top longi but not before 3 near misses in the week leading up to it. Poor piloting, wind judgment and 2 left feet are the cause..... I'm sure they will find more than enough power in that little 44.
Cheers
Before you start raging on about the outdated argument of Piston V's Turbine (which is NOT a facor in this crash) you should find out a few more facts about the pilot....
Yes he rolled up a top longi but not before 3 near misses in the week leading up to it. Poor piloting, wind judgment and 2 left feet are the cause..... I'm sure they will find more than enough power in that little 44.
Cheers
