Aircraft down in Canley Vale
Also just heard the recording of what was presumably the live ATC feed available over the net.
These are a bit of interest to listen to normally but man when something like this is out in the public domain it is very sobering indeed.
May they rest in peace.
Condolences to the families involved.
These are a bit of interest to listen to normally but man when something like this is out in the public domain it is very sobering indeed.
May they rest in peace.
Condolences to the families involved.
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I know lots of people at Airtex and one of my close friends normally flies that Mojave is not answering his phone 
Could someone please PM me at least the initials of the pilot involved
RIP
Could someone please PM me at least the initials of the pilot involved
RIP
Thanks to all those who pm'd me, my fears were confirmed........
Great bloke, very professional, he had an air of seriousness about him in a kind and gentle way. Always did a good job when thrown in the deep end. To say we are all shocked is an understatement.
If only he had gotten that phone call when they said they were going to call, he may not have been flying for that company this day. Those who knew him will know what I am talking about.
I can't believe your phone is still ringing. I shudder to think where it is
If your last actions are the reason why the kids are still with us, then good job mate.
Another name in my logbook that has gone to the big sky to fly forever.
Great bloke, very professional, he had an air of seriousness about him in a kind and gentle way. Always did a good job when thrown in the deep end. To say we are all shocked is an understatement.
If only he had gotten that phone call when they said they were going to call, he may not have been flying for that company this day. Those who knew him will know what I am talking about.
I can't believe your phone is still ringing. I shudder to think where it is
If your last actions are the reason why the kids are still with us, then good job mate.
Another name in my logbook that has gone to the big sky to fly forever.
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Obviously a terrible tragedy. I guess the obvious question is what happened that would stop a lightly loaded twin, flying on a cold morning, from being able to maintain altitude?
I can only think of one thing, but best not to feed any journalistic trolling I suppose. Just a terrible day for friends and relatives.
I can only think of one thing, but best not to feed any journalistic trolling I suppose. Just a terrible day for friends and relatives.
700 people a year die worldwide in aeroplane accidents, 3000 a day worldwide on our roads. Keep it in perspective.
I too have listened to the recording, and everybody involved before during and after the incident should be congratulated and commended on the professionalism shown.
I cant imagine how hard it must be to continue on working efficiently after such an incident.
Mojave is a piston version of the Cheyenne to answer the earlier question re Turboprop.
As an Ex BK controller my thoughts are with all involved.
As an Ex BK controller my thoughts are with all involved.
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No Speculation guys, sounds like he did a hell of a job and almost got it down safe. Its a hell of an aircraft to fly with two runningm let alone one. He certainly had his work cut out and seemed bloody well composed.
You almost pulled it off mate. So sorry it went pear shaped. Hats off!
You almost pulled it off mate. So sorry it went pear shaped. Hats off!
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I suggest we stop speculating about what caused the crash and let the air investigators do their job and wait for their report.
A great pilot has been lost and I cannot help to imagine the tragedy this has brought especially to four young childeren. RIP.
A great pilot has been lost and I cannot help to imagine the tragedy this has brought especially to four young childeren. RIP.
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Agreed. A tragedy in every way.
That's what this forum is for...pontificating will not stop it.
It doesn't look like the investigators will have much to work with, sadly.
A great pilot has been lost and I cannot help to imagine the tragedy this has brought especially to four young childeren. RIP.
I suggest we stop speculating about what caused the crash and let the air investigators do their job and wait for their report.
It doesn't look like the investigators will have much to work with, sadly.
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Condolences
I'm not normally one to post in this type of thread unless I know the pilot involved, but listening to the radio replay from the flight I felt compelled to say that the way in which this pilot conducted himself in an extremely trying and dangerous situation was exemplary. Regardless of any speculation or implication, it is obvious this pilot was a true professional.
Sometimes it all just goes against you.
My condolences to all involved.
EJ
Sometimes it all just goes against you.
My condolences to all involved.
EJ
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Sad day for the friends and family.
Isn't it time that professional flying was now done in safer, newer turbine machines rather than clapped out heaps of junk that should have been retired 10+ years ago. Everyone that flies them know that there is no performance left in these airframes when performance is needed in the heat of an undesirable situation.
Isn't it time that professional flying was now done in safer, newer turbine machines rather than clapped out heaps of junk that should have been retired 10+ years ago. Everyone that flies them know that there is no performance left in these airframes when performance is needed in the heat of an undesirable situation.
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