Plane missing en route YCAB?
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Live in Taupiri, Waikato, work in the big smoke, New Zealand
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Taken back in '09 when we visited Caboolture Airfield... a grand old lady!
Hardly an IFR cockpit?!
Hardly an IFR cockpit?!
Last edited by slackie; 3rd Oct 2012 at 06:20.
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Perth - Western Australia
Age: 75
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Griffo, numerous press reporters interviewing police, said that the police stated that they had credible witnesses for the sighting near Bella Creek Rd.
It's all over the media now ...
Wreckage of missing vintage plane found near Lake Borumba, west of Imbil | thetelegraph.com.au
VH-XXX - Your co-ordinates appear to show a tree plantation at that location?
mcoates - Yes, and I'd guess it's highly likely Des knew of that airfield location, and was trying to find it?
It's all over the media now ...
Wreckage of missing vintage plane found near Lake Borumba, west of Imbil | thetelegraph.com.au
VH-XXX - Your co-ordinates appear to show a tree plantation at that location?
mcoates - Yes, and I'd guess it's highly likely Des knew of that airfield location, and was trying to find it?
Last edited by onetrack; 3rd Oct 2012 at 04:37.
ABC Radio (720 PH) says report 'just in' - reporting wreckage sighted on the banks of Borumba Dam by a 'charter acft' engaged in the search - said to be a 'high impact crash'....
That is all so far....
Thankyou Onetrack...
That is all so far....
Thankyou Onetrack...
Last edited by Ex FSO GRIFFO; 3rd Oct 2012 at 04:47.
AERIAL SEARCH LOCATES MISSING AIRCRAFT IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND
The search for a missing aircraft in south-east Queensland has been suspended following the
confirmed sighting of the wreckage this afternoon.
An AGL Action rescue helicopter sighted the red biplane north of Borumba Dam before 2pm.
The search team has confirmed there are no survivors.
Queensland Police are on the scene and continuing further investigations.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority would like to thank those involved in the search and
members of the public for their input.
Media Enquiries
The search for a missing aircraft in south-east Queensland has been suspended following the
confirmed sighting of the wreckage this afternoon.
An AGL Action rescue helicopter sighted the red biplane north of Borumba Dam before 2pm.
The search team has confirmed there are no survivors.
Queensland Police are on the scene and continuing further investigations.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority would like to thank those involved in the search and
members of the public for their input.
Media Enquiries
Moderator
Courier Mail is reporting a tragic end:
No survivors in crash of missing vintage plane found near Lake Borumba, west of Imbil | The Courier-Mail
No survivors in crash of missing vintage plane found near Lake Borumba, west of Imbil | The Courier-Mail
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: AUS
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Perth - Western Australia
Age: 75
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here's an aerial view of the region. Fearful country to traverse, flying VFR into IMC. This pic was taken on a good day, no doubt.
Panoramio - Photos of the World
Kudos to the SAR men and women who have worked long, difficult and largely thankless hours. It's sad that the eventual find is so grim, but at least they were found, thanks to the unstinting efforts of many people.
Panoramio - Photos of the World
Kudos to the SAR men and women who have worked long, difficult and largely thankless hours. It's sad that the eventual find is so grim, but at least they were found, thanks to the unstinting efforts of many people.
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mel-burn
Posts: 4,875
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The aircraft crash site was initially located using mobile phone technology - one of the mobiles on board was still operating - and then a helicopter crewman sighted the wreckage this afternoon.
So much for the non-GPS ELT.
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Perth - Western Australia
Age: 75
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
All the evidence currently available would appear to point to an "avoidable" accident!
Des obviously made some bad judgement calls, we'll never know what was driving him, to press on in deteriorating WX conditions.
One thing is for sure - only those who know WX conditions very well, and study developing WX intensely, between departure and destination, are the ones who are most likely to survive and avoid trouble.
The important thing is to drop all other priorities, no matter how important, and land quickly when you run into conditions which exceed you and your aircrafts capabilities.
All too often, pressing engagements, tight schedules, and other daily demands assume a priority over the major priority - that of reaching your destination safely, in one piece.
Last edited by onetrack; 3rd Oct 2012 at 05:36. Reason: sp...
The mobile tracking would have had to have come from the telco, the Dorniers would not be capable of tracking a non discrete digital emission and then triangulating it.
FTDK:
Your insensitivity is appalling - show some respect for our fellow aviator. How about a first reaction of condolences to those involved rather than your smug judgement & smiley icon?
Your insensitivity is appalling - show some respect for our fellow aviator. How about a first reaction of condolences to those involved rather than your smug judgement & smiley icon?
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Live in Taupiri, Waikato, work in the big smoke, New Zealand
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've said this before...
There are 4 types of pilots
1. those that heed advice of not pressing on beyond their ability,
2. those that do press on and, more though luck than good management, survive to tell the tail and learn from their mistake
3. those that do press on and don't survive,
4. those that are yet to wind up being in a position that will define them in one of the first 3 categories!
I'm definitely a "2"
, and unfortunately I've known too many "3"s in my time.
A tragic end.
Condolences to all involved.
There are 4 types of pilots
1. those that heed advice of not pressing on beyond their ability,
2. those that do press on and, more though luck than good management, survive to tell the tail and learn from their mistake
3. those that do press on and don't survive,
4. those that are yet to wind up being in a position that will define them in one of the first 3 categories!
I'm definitely a "2"
, and unfortunately I've known too many "3"s in my time.A tragic end.
Condolences to all involved.
Last edited by slackie; 3rd Oct 2012 at 05:49.
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bendigo, VIC
Age: 40
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
In FTDK's defence, he did already give his condolences in an earlier post that was removed.
But yes a sad time for the industry as a whole. Thoughts are with the families of all on board
But yes a sad time for the industry as a whole. Thoughts are with the families of all on board
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Bendigo, VIC
Age: 40
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vale Des Porter
RIP mate, it was a privilege to know you.
