Light Twin down 60km north of MEL
 

Any news on a reported light twin that’s has gone down 60 km north of Melbourne, believed they have located some wreckage, doesn’t look good but just hope all well.

Two dead in light plane crash By Jamie Duncan
July 31, 2007 10:22pm
Article from: AAP
TWO people have died in a light plane crash north of Melbourne.

The wreckage of a twin-engined Aero Commander was found by a search helicopter crew in trees near the tiny town of Clonbinane, near Wandong, about 60km north of Melbourne, about 9.45pm (AEST) today, Victoria Police spokesman Wayne Wilson said.

There were no other people on board the flight.

The identities of the victims are not yet known.

Police believe the fatal flight took off from Essendon Airport bound for Shepparton, 180km northeast of Melbourne.

A search for the aircraft was sparked in the Wandong-Mt Disappointment area after residents reported hearing a light plane in trouble, followed by an explosion, about 8.20pm.

The plane came down near Drag Hill and Raynors roads, south of Clonbinane and northwest of Mt Disappointment.

Earlier tonight, the weather bureau issued a severe weather warning for western and central districts of Victoria, including the crash site, for severe winds averaging 75km/h with gusts to 110km/h, especially in elevated areas.

The area is near the top of the Great Dividing Range.

Monument Hill, a short distance west of the crash site, rises to 480m above sea level.

Police have sealed off the area and are awaiting the arrival of crash investigators.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22169185-2,00.html

Sad news. Condolences to family & friends. RIP

Does anyone know if the severe mountain waves and severe turbulance that were forecast might have contributed?

My Condolences to family and friends.

TT

I'd like to add my condolences as well.

I live near ES and heard this one depart to the north last night. Nothing out of the ordinary but it sounded like it was being buffeted by the 30kts winds at the time. Would've been very uncomfortable flying conditions.

NO! And anyone that claims to, is merely speculating!

With the accident investigators only just arriving on scene, why not let them do their job and wait for the facts as they emerge.

My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones.

condolances....
 

Condolances to the two amazing people that lost their lives last night. our thoughts go out to the remaining family and those around the place today.There influence in many of our futures.

with respects and condolances

2 former collegues.

Thread running here:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=286228

Cheers,

NFR.

Very sad news indeed.

My deepest sympathy and respect to those who are closely affected.

A lot of people will feel the enormity of this.

Tragic Loss
 

I have just found out an old friend was on board. Once the names are released I will say more here however I just want to say that it is a sad day for aviation in Aust. RIP to them and sincere heartfelt condolences to the families.

Condolances
Sorry to hear the news , I new the man for 25 years and had / have a lot of respect for him and his team .Will miss your cunning wit . Bet you didnt give up without a fight .
Condolences to the family and staff .

WellHung

See your PM's
Cheers
kam

Sad Day
 

My Condolances to the two families involved, two wonderful people lost that are well known to many of us. He taught me a lot in my time with the company and I had a lot of respect for him and his knowledge, whilst she was a lovely woman who was always happy and up for a chat and a laugh.

Very sad day indeed.

Terrible accident and I think everyones thoughts are with the whole team down there who are totally guttered by this accident.

Tragically aviation takes away more good people from us far too early :(

a very sad day, I am hoping it isn't who I think it is.

Condolences to all those affected.

My heart felt condolences to both families for their tragic loss. I did not know the pilot, but her passenger was a long time friend who shared in both the good and some bad times. He built an empire that has provided many with their first opportunity in aviation and who remain indebted to him for that start.

His love of his family was the only love greater than that for the aircraft he operated.

He will be sadly missed RIP mate, I am sure they serve it on tap up there.

Spent a year working for old mate, and as we all know a tough but fair bloke to work for. knew other crew member well as well.

it will be hard but i hope the place continues to do as well as it has

thoughts are with family and friends.

RIP

In a word "tragic".

Have known him since the Exec days at EN in the '70's and a top bloke and good mate. He will be missed by an industry that needs lots more with his drive and passion for moving ahead.

My thoughts are with his family, friends and workmates.

RIP

Sad event indeed.

Anyone know who the opeator is, or was it private?

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/s...98-953,00.html

A QUEENSLAND man who died in an air crash north of Melbourne last night has been named as 50-year-old aviation engineer Steve Nott.
Mr Nott, from Cairns, died when a twin-engined plane being piloted by a 34-year-old Victorian woman crashed near Clonbinane, 60km north of Melbourne, at 8.20pm yesterday.
Residents nearby reported hearing a plane in trouble and an explosion shortly after, Victoria Police spokesman Wayne Wilson said yesterday.
A search of the area was launched, involving police air and ground crews and volunteers from the Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Service.
The wreckage was found by a police helicopter crew about 9.45pm.
There were no other people on board the flight.
The fatal flight took off from Essendon Airport shortly before 8pm bound for Shepparton, 180km northeast of Melbourne.
The plane came down in heavy scrub near Drag Hill and Raynors roads, south of Clonbinane.
The weather bureau had issued a severe weather warning for western and central districts of Victoria, including the crash site, for severe winds averaging 75km/h with gusts to 110km/h, especially in elevated areas.
The area is near the top of the Great Dividing Range.
Monument Hill, a short distance west of the crash site, rises to 480m above sea level.
Police and the SES guarded the scene last night while awaiting the crash investigators.
The bodies of the two victims will most likely be recovered today
Steven Nott was owner of General Aviation Maintenance.

RIP Steve and condolences to all family and friends.

Di

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