AU accident
 

More info...
 

http://www.asra.org.au/smf/index.php...0.msg30405#new

Aussie Paul. :)

Great news he got away unscathed. My heart sank when I saw 'accident'.

Pity about his machine.

Nice interview here with the pilot Don - he comes across cool calm and collected - well done on bringing it down safely.


http://media.theage.com.au/national/...t-3406232.html


Paul - can you confirm the gyro type and if possible the ASRA "G-......" number - thakn you ( can't see G-..... number on the mud covered wreckage ).


Thanks

Steve

My heart sank too!!!
So glad he is alright!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldnt be too concerened guys, this fellow has the lives of a dozen cats :)

Glad he is OK. I hope he flies again.

Where is the other rotor blade?

There's no doubt he will fly again, crikey, this is just a minor set back, just slightly more exciting than usual I guess .

Lucky! Yep.. A good name.
Weve had a similar ditch in the water here... with trouble undoing harness while sinking. Ive almost convinced myself that unbuckling when extended flying over water may have merit.

Can't help Steve, Don's machine was not registered!!!!! Authorities trying to track him down but not returning calls!!!!

Aussie Paul. :)

""Can't help Steve, Don's machine was not registered!!!!! Authorities trying to track him down but not returning calls!!!!""


Yikes - thank goodness he didn't harm any other person or property ( potential insurance headache ) - can't imagine this incident brought much of a smile to the faces over at ASRA/ATSB/CASA.

You get my email via the forum Steve?

Aussie Paul. :)

Paul - many thanks indeed - I can see a bit of a trend !


Cheers

Steve

I gather it was a newish Cavalon that ditched in the drink over in NZ.