Light aircraft down at Chester?
 

Sky News reporting light aircraft down near Chester - maybe Hawarden Airport?
Any more info on it anywhere?

Radio Merseyside 10pm news reported it as a glider from Hawarden.

Would be surprised if it was a glider - RAF Sealand stopped gliding years ago and no gliding facilities at the main airport.

Possibly a TMG or flexwing micro?
BBC report

BBC now reporting as a two-seater light aircraft with 2 on-board.

Hoping with crossed fingers it wasn't one of the PA38's from the Flying School.

Either way, really hope nobody was hurt too badly.

from cheshire fire and rescue site
 

Light aircraft crash near Chester

Incident ID: 12712
Date/Time: 16/08/2012 20:43
Address: Chapel Lane, Aldford, Near Chester
Attendance: Two fire engines from Chester
Details


Just before 8.45 pm the Service received calls about a light aircraft crash in a field near Chapel Lane, Aldfrod, near Chester.
Two fire engines from Chester went to the scene and on arrival crews found a two seater plane had crashed into a field.
Police and parademics were also on the scene and firefighters assisted them in gaining access to the aircraft which contained a pilot and a passenger.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit have been informed and crews currently remain at the incident assisting the police.

Allegedly PA38 with two fatalities.

Sadly it would seem it is a PA38 with two dead.

Fatal Aircraft Crash on Outskirts of Wrexham / Chester | Wrexham.com

The newspaper linked to above also covered the story of a Tiger moth crash in the area three days earlier.

Plane Crashes Outside of Wrexham (Pics) | Wrexham.com

What a sensible, non-sensational article on Wrexham.com, and they are prepare to write corrections and admit when they are wrong. Very unusual and admirable.

Cheshire plane crash: Men from north Wales and Surrey killed
 

Cheshire plane crash: Men from north Wales and Surrey killed

Aircraft type reportedly Piper Tomahawk.

I know at least one of the people killed in the accident.
A real shock to all who knew them.

RIP
 

Sad news..RIP GUYS AND GOD'S SPEED TO THE NEXT FLIGHT.....

In light of the above posts I can only presume the worst.

My deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences to the families of the two involved.

I'd also like to second PapaEchoNovember's post - such a great bunch of people and this is a true loss to the flying world.

RR

My condolences too to all those affected.
What a cruel mistress this passion of ours can be!!!

Pace

Sad loss of a very experienced career instructor and a good friend of many years.

Hen ddraig

Anybody heard anything else on this? I heard Hawarden ATC where trying to contact G-BODP. Not sure if its true..... Flintshire Flying School operate that Aircraft, I've flown it a few times in the past.

Sad news about the two guys killed :(

BBC News - Cheshire plane crash: Men from north Wales and Surrey killed

BBC are stating the PA38 was registered with Flintshire Flying School..., this is so sad :(

Really sad news! Flinshire Flying School is one of the best!

Photography
 

Why was arial photography mentioned on BBC news? The unpleasant assumption is that an important surface detached? Or is that a standard AAIB thing? Sorry if this is a stupid or inappropriate comment. Des

Loss of a friend
 

I am deeply saddend at the very tragic loss of my friend and fellow instructor.He was an absolute gentleman of the first order,and i look back at times we spent instructing together with great memories. Words are hard to find to explain my feelings.My thoughts are with all his family and friends.My thoughts are also with his students family and friends.God bless you all