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Old 19th Jul 2015, 07:55
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Crash at Wedderburn

ABC is reporting a "Cessna" crash with one fatality.
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Old 19th Jul 2015, 08:34
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Certainly not a Cessna, maybe a Glasair II or similar. News reports 2POB, one fatality and one taken to hospital. Also news reports stating both occupants are female.
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Old 19th Jul 2015, 09:04
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Crash at Wedderburn

Jabiru according to recent reports on Sky news just now.
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Pilot dead after light plane crash, passenger critically injured
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Anyone know the actual type?

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Crash at Wedderburn

Latest on Nine news is that it was a Glasair
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Glasair. heard it was a female pilot, i hope it isnt who i think it is, anyone have the rego yet?

i hate wedderburn, due the requirement to fly over severe tiger country so not to disturb someones pet cat.
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Aviation Safety Network is quoting VH-HRG

Condolences to all involved
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Old 20th Jul 2015, 06:12
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Crash at Wedderburn

I have heard the owner / pilot is in hospital and the fatality is a highly experienced aviatrix.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1227449281074

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Very sad business and a terrible shock for everyone close to pilot and pax.

Condolences to families and all at the Aeroclub.

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kaz,
Agree. Sad for all. Condolences to those affected.


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Totally agree with your sentiments re Wedderburn.
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Rachel is a friend of mine, and I wish her a complete recovery. My deepest codolences to the family of Colleen. This is very upsetting and disturbing news.
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