AU accident

[500e]

http://www.news.com.au/national/grea...-1226409076728

[Aussie_Paul]

Originally Posted by 500e

http://www.news.com.au/national/grea...-1226409076728

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

Aussie Paul.

[Resasi]

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

Pity about his machine.

[Steve_UK]

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

[All_In]

Originally Posted by Resasi

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

Pity about his machine.

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

[Chopper Reid]

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

[Brent Drake]

Glad he is OK. I hope he flies again.

[Master Roda]

Where is the other rotor blade?

[Chopper Reid]

Originally Posted by Brent Drake

Glad he is OK. I hope he flies again.

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

[Rusty Russell]

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.

[Aussie_Paul]

Originally Posted by Steve_UK

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

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

Aussie Paul.

[Steve_UK]

""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.

[Aussie_Paul]

You get my email via the forum Steve?

Aussie Paul.

[Steve_UK]

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


Cheers

Steve

[Resasi]

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