MANILA, Philippines – A 2-seater Cessna plane crashed off the coast of Iba, Zambales on Friday, police said.
Initial police investigation showed that the plane’s engine malfunctioned immediately after take off, causing the plane to crash just 15 meters off the coast of Barangay Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan in Iba.
Authorities said the plane’s Filipino pilot Capt. John Paul Garcia, 34; and Nepalese co-pilot Vivian Malindan, 19, were rescued by fishermen and were rushed to a nearby hospital.
Garcia, a flight instructor of the All Asia Aviation Academy, was training Malindan when the plane crashed.
Investigations are still ongoing.
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
A pilot and his student were injured after a two-seater Cessna plane they were flying crashed in the waters off Iba town in Zambales Friday.
Investigators are verifying information the crash stemmed from engine trouble, according to a report on radio dzBB early Saturday.
The injured were initially identified as pilot John Paul Garcia and his student Vivian.
Both passengers were rescued and brought to a nearby hospital for treatment.
An initial investigation showed the plane may have had engine trouble minutes after takeoff.
Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com
Friday, July 27, 2012
Aveos: Buyers not interested in engine maintenance center
It looks good for the components business. But hope is dimming that firms might acquire the engine-repair assets of Montreal aircraft-repair and maintenance firm Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection in March.
The MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) firm was spun off by Air Canada in 2007 and filed for bankruptcy protection in March, throwing 2,800 people out of work, 1,800 of them in Montreal. Air Canada accounted for more than 90 per cent of its workload.
Jonathan Solursh, of FTI Consulting Canada Inc., the monitor in the case, said in his latest report this week that “no offers or concrete expressions of interest in the acquisition of the EMC (engine maintenance centre) as a going concern has been received.”
“Given this unfortunate fact and the requests by interested parties for additional time, a deadline extension was granted … (to see what) could be done to change this outcome.”
Former Aveos union officials’ hopes were raised after Vancouver’s MTU Canada expressed interest in Aveos’s former engine-repair division and England’s AJ Walter Aviation had kicked the tires of the components business.
Solursh disclosed that he had held a meeting earlier this month with union officials, Quebec government representatives and “a potential purchaser who had indicated an interest in job creation.”
The news is more upbeat on the components business.
Solursh said that “on July 13, Aveos received (six) bids (for the components maintenance centre).”
Discussions are continuing “and while an agreement has not been concluded ...(Solursh said he was) optimistic that an agreement will be reached in the very near future for a transaction that can be recommended for approval.”
Various other offers have been made for specific items, like landing gear and the gas and battery shops, although nothing has come of them yet.
But it appears that no one has expressed even passing interest in the heavy maintenance business, the complete aircraft and systems overhaul business that was the largest part of Aveos.
Air Canada officially urged that preference be given to Canadian MROs to take over former Aveos assets.
But the airline disclosed this week that the bulk of maintenance for its fleet of 205 aircraft has been awarded to foreign firms.
In addition to Premier Aviation Overhaul Centre Inc. of Trois Rivières, which came out of nowhere in 2010 to become a major player suddenly in Canada’s MRO business, Air Canada has signed up Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc., in Nashville, Tenn; AAR Corp., of Wood Dale, Ill.; Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek Aviation Group; and Singapore’s ST Aviation Services Co. Pte. Ltd.
Source: http://www.canada.com
The MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) firm was spun off by Air Canada in 2007 and filed for bankruptcy protection in March, throwing 2,800 people out of work, 1,800 of them in Montreal. Air Canada accounted for more than 90 per cent of its workload.
Jonathan Solursh, of FTI Consulting Canada Inc., the monitor in the case, said in his latest report this week that “no offers or concrete expressions of interest in the acquisition of the EMC (engine maintenance centre) as a going concern has been received.”
“Given this unfortunate fact and the requests by interested parties for additional time, a deadline extension was granted … (to see what) could be done to change this outcome.”
Former Aveos union officials’ hopes were raised after Vancouver’s MTU Canada expressed interest in Aveos’s former engine-repair division and England’s AJ Walter Aviation had kicked the tires of the components business.
Solursh disclosed that he had held a meeting earlier this month with union officials, Quebec government representatives and “a potential purchaser who had indicated an interest in job creation.”
The news is more upbeat on the components business.
Solursh said that “on July 13, Aveos received (six) bids (for the components maintenance centre).”
Discussions are continuing “and while an agreement has not been concluded ...(Solursh said he was) optimistic that an agreement will be reached in the very near future for a transaction that can be recommended for approval.”
Various other offers have been made for specific items, like landing gear and the gas and battery shops, although nothing has come of them yet.
But it appears that no one has expressed even passing interest in the heavy maintenance business, the complete aircraft and systems overhaul business that was the largest part of Aveos.
Air Canada officially urged that preference be given to Canadian MROs to take over former Aveos assets.
But the airline disclosed this week that the bulk of maintenance for its fleet of 205 aircraft has been awarded to foreign firms.
In addition to Premier Aviation Overhaul Centre Inc. of Trois Rivières, which came out of nowhere in 2010 to become a major player suddenly in Canada’s MRO business, Air Canada has signed up Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc., in Nashville, Tenn; AAR Corp., of Wood Dale, Ill.; Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek Aviation Group; and Singapore’s ST Aviation Services Co. Pte. Ltd.
Source: http://www.canada.com
Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, SP-KBI: Crash Site Photos - Jastarnia airport, Hel Peninsula, Poland
Plane crash in Jastarnia
July 26th, 2012 by Michal Fludra
Plane hanging on the trees. Single-engine aircraft crashed during the landing on the Jastarnia airport, Hel Penisula. One person was injured and transported to the hospital. There was 3 people on board - pilot, his wife and child.
Photo Gallery of crash site: http://www.demotix.com/news/1356357/plane-crash-jastarnia#slide-1
Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, SP-KBI:
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto
July 26th, 2012 by Michal Fludra
Plane hanging on the trees. Single-engine aircraft crashed during the landing on the Jastarnia airport, Hel Penisula. One person was injured and transported to the hospital. There was 3 people on board - pilot, his wife and child.
Photo Gallery of crash site: http://www.demotix.com/news/1356357/plane-crash-jastarnia#slide-1
Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, SP-KBI:
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto
Beech B-60 Duke, N880LY: Accident occurred July 26, 2012 in Sedona, Arizona
NTSB Identification: WPR12FA326
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Sedona, AZ
Aircraft: BEECH B60, registration: N880LY
Injuries: 3 Fatal.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On July 26, 2012, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Beech B-60, N880LY, was substantially damaged during a runway overrun following takeoff roll at the Sedona Airport (SEZ), Sedona, Arizona. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the proposed personal cross-country flight, and no flight plan was filed. The destination was reported to be the Double Eagle II Airport (AEG), Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Multiple witnesses located at or near the airport, stated that they observed or heard the airplane experience abnormal engine anomalies, while others reported the airplane performed a normal takeoff roll on runway 21. The airplane continued down the runway, exited the departure end, and impacted a fence before it disappeared from view down a ravine.
Examination of the accident site by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC) revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage after it impacted sloping terrain and came to rest in a deep wash. The wreckage, which was mostly consumed by fire, was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
At 0835, the SEZ Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) reported winds calm, sky clear, visibility 10 miles, temperature 26 degrees Celsius (C), dew point 13 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 30.16 inches of mercury. The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be 7,100 feet.
Trish Porter comforts her daughter Shannon during a press conference at Albuquerque Academy Friday. Porter’s husband Olympian Pat Porter, and son Connor Porter, 15, died in a plane crash in Sedona, Ariz. Also on the plane was Connor Mantsch.
3:47 p.m. – Trish Porter has confirmed that her
husband, Pat, and 15-year-old son, Connor, were among the three killed
in an Arizona plane crash yesterday.
Her son’s friend and classmate at the Albuquerque Academy, 14-year-old Connor Mantsch, was also aboard the plane, Porter said at a news conference in Albuquerque this afternoon.
Pat Porter, 53, competed in the 10,000-meter run at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.
11:16 a.m. – Trish Porter, wife of Pat Porter, an Albuquerque resident whose plane crashed near Sedona, Ariz., yesterday and killed all three passengers, will hold a news conference this afternoon.
The plane, a two-engine Beechcraft B-60, crashed yesterday morning after taking off from the Sedona Airport, killing all three passengers. The plane belonged to two-time Olympian Pat Porter, but officials still could not identify those who were on the plane this morning.
Authorities said yesterday that the passengers were a man and two children, but no names were released.
A spokeswoman for Trish Porter told the Journal this morning that she will hold a news conference on the crash at 3 p.m. today in Albuquerque.
Trish Porter is also an Olympian. She met Pat during a pre-Olympic training camp for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
http://www.abqjournal.com
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Sedona, AZ
Aircraft: BEECH B60, registration: N880LY
Injuries: 3 Fatal.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On July 26, 2012, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Beech B-60, N880LY, was substantially damaged during a runway overrun following takeoff roll at the Sedona Airport (SEZ), Sedona, Arizona. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the proposed personal cross-country flight, and no flight plan was filed. The destination was reported to be the Double Eagle II Airport (AEG), Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Multiple witnesses located at or near the airport, stated that they observed or heard the airplane experience abnormal engine anomalies, while others reported the airplane performed a normal takeoff roll on runway 21. The airplane continued down the runway, exited the departure end, and impacted a fence before it disappeared from view down a ravine.
Examination of the accident site by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC) revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage after it impacted sloping terrain and came to rest in a deep wash. The wreckage, which was mostly consumed by fire, was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
At 0835, the SEZ Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) reported winds calm, sky clear, visibility 10 miles, temperature 26 degrees Celsius (C), dew point 13 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 30.16 inches of mercury. The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be 7,100 feet.
Trish Porter comforts her daughter Shannon during a press conference at Albuquerque Academy Friday. Porter’s husband Olympian Pat Porter, and son Connor Porter, 15, died in a plane crash in Sedona, Ariz. Also on the plane was Connor Mantsch.
Marla Brose/Journal
Her son’s friend and classmate at the Albuquerque Academy, 14-year-old Connor Mantsch, was also aboard the plane, Porter said at a news conference in Albuquerque this afternoon.
Pat Porter, 53, competed in the 10,000-meter run at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.
11:16 a.m. – Trish Porter, wife of Pat Porter, an Albuquerque resident whose plane crashed near Sedona, Ariz., yesterday and killed all three passengers, will hold a news conference this afternoon.
The plane, a two-engine Beechcraft B-60, crashed yesterday morning after taking off from the Sedona Airport, killing all three passengers. The plane belonged to two-time Olympian Pat Porter, but officials still could not identify those who were on the plane this morning.
Authorities said yesterday that the passengers were a man and two children, but no names were released.
A spokeswoman for Trish Porter told the Journal this morning that she will hold a news conference on the crash at 3 p.m. today in Albuquerque.
Trish Porter is also an Olympian. She met Pat during a pre-Olympic training camp for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
- For more information on yesterday’s crash, read the A1 story from this morning’s Journal.
http://www.abqjournal.com
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 880LY Make/Model: BE60 Description: 60 Duke
Date: 07/26/2012 Time: 1530
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Substantial
LOCATION
City: SEDONA State: AZ Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF WENT OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND CRASHED, THE THREE
PERSONS ON BOARD WERE FATALLY INJURED, SEDONA, AZ
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 3
# Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 2 Fat: 2 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Take-off Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: SCOTTSDALE, AZ (WP07) Entry date: 07/27/2012
http://registry.faa.gov/N880LY
Eipper Quicksilver MXL Sport II, registration: None - Accident occurred July 21, 2012 in Atlas Township, Michigan
NTSB Identification: CEN12LA483
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Atlas Township, MI
Aircraft: EIPPER Quicksilver MXL II, registration: None
Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Minor.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On July 21, 2012, at 1500 central daylight time, an unregistered and float-equipped, amateur built-experimental Eipper Quicksilver MXL Sport II airplane, sustained substantial damage after a total loss of engine power while maneuvering around Lake Shinanguag near Atlas Township, Michigan. The unlicensed pilot sustained minor injuries and his passenger was seriously hurt. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
The pilot reported that he was taking his grand daughter on a local flight and departed from the lake. Shortly after departure, the pilot realized it was turbulent so he made a left turn downwind to land. While on the downwind leg, the engine stopped producing power and he was unable to reach the water. The pilot slowed the airplane and landed in a tree adjacent to the water's edge.
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot was issued a student pilot certificate on October 25, 2004, and it had expired on October 31, 2006. He did not have an FAA medical certificate. The pilot reported that he had never received any flight training in the QuickSilver MXL Sport II but, had accumulated total time of approximately 110 hours. Approximately 80 of those hours was in the accident airplane. The airplane had not been issued an FAA airworthiness certificate.
July 25, 2012 - On Saturday afternoon Bob and Charmaine Kerchner were sitting in their family room in their home on the east shore of Lake Shinanguag.
"It was a hot day," said Bob, 77, who was a private pilot. "There was an ultra light float plane buzzing around the lake in the afternoon—traveling north to south in front of the house. I watched him make a turn out over the lake and he came right toward the house."
Charmaine noticed the small plane out over the lake.
"The pilot made a sharp turn," she said. "Then I thought, 'He's going to end up in our big trees in front of the house.' Then I realized he's (the pilot) not going to make it. It just happened so fast. I was in shock."
The ultralight plane came into the Kerchner's trees and dropped down into a large plate glass window only a few feet from where Bob was seated. The impact of the plane shattered a plate glass window and sent glass toward Bob and Charmaine.
"He should have landed the plane in the water," said Bob. "He ended up in our trees and family room."
Bob received several cuts and abrasions to his face. Several neighbors arrived following the crash and provided first aid treatment.
Atlas Township Fire Chief Fred Forys said they arrived at about 3:45 p.m. Saturday following the crash..
"The plane was up against the house when I arrived," he said.
"We did help take a little girl, a passenger in the ultralight, out of the plane. Her grandfather was flying when it crashed. He was OK, although shaken."
Groveland Township EMS transported the 11-year-old girl to Genesys Regional Medical Center. Her condition is unknown.
"The ultralight was picked up in several pieces and put on a flatbed truck and hauled out," he said.
"I think part of the wing of it is still up in the tree."
The pilot, who flew the ultralight from Lake Shinanguag, could not be reached for comment.
Story and photo: http://www.clarkstonnews.com
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Atlas Township, MI
Aircraft: EIPPER Quicksilver MXL II, registration: None
Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Minor.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On July 21, 2012, at 1500 central daylight time, an unregistered and float-equipped, amateur built-experimental Eipper Quicksilver MXL Sport II airplane, sustained substantial damage after a total loss of engine power while maneuvering around Lake Shinanguag near Atlas Township, Michigan. The unlicensed pilot sustained minor injuries and his passenger was seriously hurt. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
The pilot reported that he was taking his grand daughter on a local flight and departed from the lake. Shortly after departure, the pilot realized it was turbulent so he made a left turn downwind to land. While on the downwind leg, the engine stopped producing power and he was unable to reach the water. The pilot slowed the airplane and landed in a tree adjacent to the water's edge.
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot was issued a student pilot certificate on October 25, 2004, and it had expired on October 31, 2006. He did not have an FAA medical certificate. The pilot reported that he had never received any flight training in the QuickSilver MXL Sport II but, had accumulated total time of approximately 110 hours. Approximately 80 of those hours was in the accident airplane. The airplane had not been issued an FAA airworthiness certificate.
July 25, 2012 - On Saturday afternoon Bob and Charmaine Kerchner were sitting in their family room in their home on the east shore of Lake Shinanguag.
"It was a hot day," said Bob, 77, who was a private pilot. "There was an ultra light float plane buzzing around the lake in the afternoon—traveling north to south in front of the house. I watched him make a turn out over the lake and he came right toward the house."
Charmaine noticed the small plane out over the lake.
"The pilot made a sharp turn," she said. "Then I thought, 'He's going to end up in our big trees in front of the house.' Then I realized he's (the pilot) not going to make it. It just happened so fast. I was in shock."
The ultralight plane came into the Kerchner's trees and dropped down into a large plate glass window only a few feet from where Bob was seated. The impact of the plane shattered a plate glass window and sent glass toward Bob and Charmaine.
"He should have landed the plane in the water," said Bob. "He ended up in our trees and family room."
Bob received several cuts and abrasions to his face. Several neighbors arrived following the crash and provided first aid treatment.
Atlas Township Fire Chief Fred Forys said they arrived at about 3:45 p.m. Saturday following the crash..
"The plane was up against the house when I arrived," he said.
"We did help take a little girl, a passenger in the ultralight, out of the plane. Her grandfather was flying when it crashed. He was OK, although shaken."
Groveland Township EMS transported the 11-year-old girl to Genesys Regional Medical Center. Her condition is unknown.
"The ultralight was picked up in several pieces and put on a flatbed truck and hauled out," he said.
"I think part of the wing of it is still up in the tree."
The pilot, who flew the ultralight from Lake Shinanguag, could not be reached for comment.
Story and photo: http://www.clarkstonnews.com
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: UNK Make/Model: EXP Description: EXP-
Date: 07/21/2012 Time: 1940
Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: Minor Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Unknown
LOCATION
City: FLINT State: MI Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A HOUSE UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES. FLINT, MI
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0
# Crew: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 1 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 1 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: DETROIT, MI (GL23) Entry date: 07/23/2012
Waterville Municipal Airport, Nova Scotia: Study worries aviators
Aircraft located at Waterville Municipal Airport. Pilots are worried for the airport's future. (GORDON DELANEY / Valley Bureau) “As aviators, the concern is that the airport will close and there’s nowhere to go,” Walter Isenor, chairman of the Waterville Airport Co-operative Ltd., said in an interview Friday.
The biggest concern in moving the airport will be the cost and who will pick up the tab, said Isenor, who has flown out of Waterville for more than 30 years.
The airport, believed to be the busiest in the province next to Stanfield International in Halifax, has a 1,066-by-23 metre paved runway and a 30,000-square-foot asphalt taxi way. It serves mostly small aircraft, including helicopters and fixed-wing planes.
Apart from private users and business people, it’s used by emergency aircraft, Department of Natural Resources and the RCMP. Air cadets also train there in the summer months.
The airport has 11 hangars and houses three businesses, including a flight training school, aircraft maintenance centre and a skydiving school.
It has almost 10,000 landings and takeoffs per year, and houses 32 full-time aircraft operated by about 50 aviators.
“It’s a busy little airport,” said Isenor.
“We need quite a big piece of level land, and most of that land in the Valley is agricultural. It would be highly unlikely that we would be able to get agricultural land,” said Isenor. Farmland in Kings County is protected under municipal zoning bylaws.
The terms of reference for the study say that any possible site cannot result in loss of agricultural land, must not impact municipal drinking water supplies and has to adhere to municipal zoning bylaws. It must also maintain flight path agreements with 14 Wing Greenwood and consider safety and environmental impacts.
“And if we did find the land, I don’t think it’s automatic that we would be moving to it, because there is the question of dollars. Who’s paying for all this? Isenor asked.
He said it would cost $1 million just to build a comparable asphalt runway. Rebuilding the entire facility in another location would cost in the millions of dollars.
The last economic impact study, done a decade ago, showed the airport injects about $1 million into the local economy every year.
The province is funding a study on the relocation of the airport to make way for a possible large expansion at the nearby Michelin Tire plant.
The $100,000 provincial study is being done in co-operation with Michelin, the airport co-op and the Municipality of the County of Kings, which owns it. It’s expected to be completed by this fall before municipal elections on Oct. 20.
“The Waterville airport, as we know it, is leaving,” said Isenor. “It seems to me that Michelin will be getting the property at some time. <ellipsis> But we have no idea where it’s going.”
He said the best-case scenario would be building a new, larger airport with a 1,525-metre runway to serve the area and allow for growth. “If we’re moving, this is the only chance we have to build a new airport. It would be good if we could combine it with other things, like a business park.”
In the meantime, the talk about moving it is putting a halt to any development here, said airport manager Art Patton. A couple of business people have since cancelled their plans to build new hangars at the site.
“You can’t really invest a whole lot of money here right now,” Patton said in an earlier interview. He added that the airport is operating as usual, but that all major maintenance and financing plans are on hold until the study is complete.
Isenor said the co-operative has had one meeting with the consultants to date and is supplying information to them.
“We don’t know a heck of a lot at this point,” he said. “We’re feeding information to them as much as we can. The consultant’s are working feverishly right now.”
But he added that closing the airport would be a major loss to the area.
Kings County Warden Diana Brothers said Friday that the consultant’s report will answer many questions people have.
“The municipality has always been very supportive of the airport and recognizes the economic benefit,” she said. She added the study is expected to recommend three possible locations.
“It would be nice to keep our municipal airport and also have the benefits of a Michelin Tire expansion,” she added.
Dana LeBlanc, president of Michelin North America Canada Inc., said in a recent interview that the company asked if the Waterville airport can be moved for potential expansion and how much it would cost.
“It’s really just that at this point,” LeBlanc said in an interview in the council chambers. “We always look for opportunities, and we want to be able to prepare the Waterville site for any potential opportunities that could come in the future.”
Story and photo: http://thechronicleherald.ca
Cessna 210B Centurion, N9571X: Plane makes rush-hour belly landing on North Texas freeway service road, near Fort Worth Spinks Airport (KFWS)
Emergency responders talk over just what to do with a plane that landed Friday on the southbound Interstate 35W service road in Burleson.
(Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER)
The 1962 Cessna 210 piloted by David Barnett sits on the southbound Interstate 35W service road in Burleson. It was headed to Houston before engine failure for unknown reasons.
(Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER)
Residents point to news helicopters circling the emergency landing site Friday of a Cessna personal aircraft.
(Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER)
FAA inspector Tom Hennessee, left, and pilot David Barnett talk over what might have caused engine failure that sent Barnett's plane down in Burleson Friday.
(Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER)
The question as to how the Cessna 210 was going to be removed from the Interstate 35W service road was answered when a frontloader and a tow truck helped put down landing gear on the plane. (Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER)
Engine trouble forced the pilot of the Cessna 210 to land on an Interstate 35 service road, according to FAA representative Lynn Lunsford. 
Tim Williams
NBC 5 viewer
Tim Williams shot this photo of the plane as it sat on the service road after the landing
Photo
BURLESON — In what must have been a bizarre sight for afternoon commuters, a single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing on the south Interstate 35W service road in Burleson.
Sally Ellertson, a spokeswoman for the city, said two adults on the plane were not injured when they brought the plane down — without landing gear — on the service road, also known as South Burleson Boulevard. The area is not far from Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
“They had engine trouble and decided to make an emergency landing on the service road,” Ellertson said. “The battalion chief said they did a belly landing because they did not have time to get the landing gear down manually.”
Miraculously, no vehicles were struck on the ground, Ellertson.
“The plane simply slid down the service road,” Ellertson said. “They didn’t hit anything. He (the battalion chief) said it was a great landing.”
Story, photo and comments: http://www.nbcdfw.com
BURLESON -- In what must have been a bizarre sight for afternoon commuters, a single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing on the south Interstate 35W service road in Burleson.
Sally Ellertson, a spokeswoman for the city, said two adults on the plane were not injured when they brought the plane down -- without landing gear -- on the service road, also known as South Burleson Boulevard. The area is not far from Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
"They had engine trouble and decided to make an emergency landing on the service road," Ellertson said. "The battalion chief said they did a belly landing because they did not have time to get the landing gear down manually."
Miraculously, no vehicles were struck on the ground, Ellertson.
"The plane simply slid down the service road," Ellertson said. "They didn't hit anything. He (the battalion chief) said it was a great landing."
Story: http://www.star-telegram.com
Story and photo: http://www.myfoxdfw.com
http://registry.faa.gov/N9571X
BURLESON, Texas — Rush-hour motorists got a surprise as they saw a small plane make a belly landing on a North Texas freeway service road.
The incident happened just after 5 p.m. Friday on Interstate 35W about 15 miles south of Fort Worth in the suburb of Burleson. City spokeswoman Sally Ellertson says the single-engine aircraft made the emergency landing on the southbound service road of the interstate after developing engine trouble.
Ellertson said none of the four people aboard was injured and no vehicles were hit on the ground.
Piper PA-18-150, N4330Z: Accident occurred July 19, 2012 in Berlin, Maryland
NTSB Identification: ERA12FA465
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Berlin, MD
Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150, registration: N4330Z
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On July 19, 2012, about 1050 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N4330Z, was substantially damaged when it impacted a tree and terrain following a tow banner drop in Berlin, Maryland. The certificated commercial pilot was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight, which originated at Bunting's Field (4MD1), Berlin, Maryland. The banner tow operation was being conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
According to several witnesses, the accident pilot was inbound to drop his first banner of the day and he radioed all three reporting points as he normally would. The southbound drop was also normal; however, instead of subsequently adding power and commencing a right turn per procedures, ground personnel did not hear the addition of power, and the airplane continued straight ahead. It eventually climbed slightly, the left wing dropped, and the airplane entered a left spin. It subsequently descended into a tree, then impacted the ground and immediately caught fire.
Fellow pilots stated that the accident pilot consistently flew correct patterns, that he was considered the most cautious of the group, and that he would radio anytime he felt something was abnormal. However, he did not make any radio calls when the airplane flew straight ahead rather than turn to the right.
The airplane was located next to a lake, at the base of an estimated 80-foot oak tree, in the vicinity of 38 degrees, 21.48 minutes north latitude, 075 degrees, 13.66 minutes west longitude. It came to rest about 185 degrees magnetic, ½ nautical mile from the banner drop.
The airframe was mostly consumed by fire, with primarily tubing and control cables remaining. The airplane was inverted, with the front half sticking up from the ground at an angle of about 60 degrees. Just aft of the single pilot seat, the fuselage was bent over to where it was upside-down, and the compressed tail rested against the ground. Some of the tubing on the airplane's right side, in the area of the bending, was completely separated with jagged edges.
All flight control surfaces were accounted for at the scene. Flight control continuity was confirmed from the control stick and the rudder pedals to their respective control surfaces, except that the right rudder cable was separated, and appeared to be cut in the vicinity of where the airframe tubing was separated with jagged edges.
The engine was fire-damaged, and its condition at the site precluded confirmation of crankshaft continuity. The metal propeller, which was recovered from the lake, exhibited torsional bending, with 90-degree bending near one end, and multiple bends and chordwise scratching on the other end. Approximately 25 feet of main tree trunk was separated from the top of the oak tree, with about 80 percent of the estimated 12-inch-diameter trunk having been cut at a 45-degree angle. Propeller blade torsional bending and 45-degree tree cuts are consistent with the presence of engine power at the time of impact.
Garett
Robert Colona, 23, of Rhodesdale, MD, unexpectedly departed this world
on July 19, 2012, while he was flying and doing what he loved. He was
born in Seaford, DE on June 9, 1989. He was the son of Robert Colona and
Tracy Tull.
Garett lived life to its fullest. He knew where he wanted to go, and never slowed down or allowed obstacles to prevent him from getting there. He packed a lot of living in his 23 short years. He graduated from North Dorchester High School in 2007 and attended college at West Virginia University. From 2010-2012, he attended flight training in Salisbury, MD, Kent Aviation in Virginia, and Flying Tigers Aviation in Louisiana. Upon completion, he obtained his private and commercial pilot licenses. Garett loved flying. He was a natural-born pilot.
Garett had an extensive knowledge of wildlife and trapping. He started trapping at a very early age. He was associated with the Maryland Trappers Association and enjoyed teaching children and adults the art of trapping. Garett also started farming as a young boy and spent as much time as he could working on his best friend's farm.
Garett was a very lovable and caring person, who was admired and loved by his extensive family and many friends.
Garett is survived by his wife, Taylor Colona; his father, Robert C. Colona; his mother, Tracy A. Tull; his grandparents, Robert and Shirley Colona, and Donald and Leona Tull; his in-laws, Karen, Rick, Tyler, and Morgan Burns; and his many extended family members.
Taylor, the love of his life, is in the Air Force. They were married April 8, 2011 and shared a home in Aviano Italy, where she has been stationed since July, 2011. Garett returned to the United States in April, 2012 to begin his career as a pilot. He was working for Ocean Aerial Ads, Inc. and would have soon realized his goal of crop dusting. Garett's dream was to combine his passions for flying and farming. He would have rejoined his wife in Italy in September until he would come back to the States to fly again for the summer.
Garett was beloved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 27765 Nanticoke Rd., Salisbury, MD on Thursday, July 26, at 4 pm. A memorial worship service will also be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Shipley St., Seaford, DE, on July 28, 2 pm. Following the service on July 26, there will be a catered celebration at the Goslee's Farm, 5436 Galestown Newhart Mill Rd., Sharptown MD 21861.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Maryland Fur Trappers Inc at 2919 Chestnut Grove, Keedyville, MD 21756. People making donations should make a note that it's in memory of Garett Colona or to Mercy Medical Airlift and go to Angelflightmidatlantic.org for donation options.
Arrangements are in the care of
Holloway Funeral Home
501 Snow Hill Rd.
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
To send condolences to the family please visit
www.hollowayfh.com
Obituary and photo: http://www.legacy.com
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Berlin, MD
Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150, registration: N4330Z
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On July 19, 2012, about 1050 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N4330Z, was substantially damaged when it impacted a tree and terrain following a tow banner drop in Berlin, Maryland. The certificated commercial pilot was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight, which originated at Bunting's Field (4MD1), Berlin, Maryland. The banner tow operation was being conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
According to several witnesses, the accident pilot was inbound to drop his first banner of the day and he radioed all three reporting points as he normally would. The southbound drop was also normal; however, instead of subsequently adding power and commencing a right turn per procedures, ground personnel did not hear the addition of power, and the airplane continued straight ahead. It eventually climbed slightly, the left wing dropped, and the airplane entered a left spin. It subsequently descended into a tree, then impacted the ground and immediately caught fire.
Fellow pilots stated that the accident pilot consistently flew correct patterns, that he was considered the most cautious of the group, and that he would radio anytime he felt something was abnormal. However, he did not make any radio calls when the airplane flew straight ahead rather than turn to the right.
The airplane was located next to a lake, at the base of an estimated 80-foot oak tree, in the vicinity of 38 degrees, 21.48 minutes north latitude, 075 degrees, 13.66 minutes west longitude. It came to rest about 185 degrees magnetic, ½ nautical mile from the banner drop.
The airframe was mostly consumed by fire, with primarily tubing and control cables remaining. The airplane was inverted, with the front half sticking up from the ground at an angle of about 60 degrees. Just aft of the single pilot seat, the fuselage was bent over to where it was upside-down, and the compressed tail rested against the ground. Some of the tubing on the airplane's right side, in the area of the bending, was completely separated with jagged edges.
All flight control surfaces were accounted for at the scene. Flight control continuity was confirmed from the control stick and the rudder pedals to their respective control surfaces, except that the right rudder cable was separated, and appeared to be cut in the vicinity of where the airframe tubing was separated with jagged edges.
The engine was fire-damaged, and its condition at the site precluded confirmation of crankshaft continuity. The metal propeller, which was recovered from the lake, exhibited torsional bending, with 90-degree bending near one end, and multiple bends and chordwise scratching on the other end. Approximately 25 feet of main tree trunk was separated from the top of the oak tree, with about 80 percent of the estimated 12-inch-diameter trunk having been cut at a 45-degree angle. Propeller blade torsional bending and 45-degree tree cuts are consistent with the presence of engine power at the time of impact.
Garett lived life to its fullest. He knew where he wanted to go, and never slowed down or allowed obstacles to prevent him from getting there. He packed a lot of living in his 23 short years. He graduated from North Dorchester High School in 2007 and attended college at West Virginia University. From 2010-2012, he attended flight training in Salisbury, MD, Kent Aviation in Virginia, and Flying Tigers Aviation in Louisiana. Upon completion, he obtained his private and commercial pilot licenses. Garett loved flying. He was a natural-born pilot.
Garett had an extensive knowledge of wildlife and trapping. He started trapping at a very early age. He was associated with the Maryland Trappers Association and enjoyed teaching children and adults the art of trapping. Garett also started farming as a young boy and spent as much time as he could working on his best friend's farm.
Garett was a very lovable and caring person, who was admired and loved by his extensive family and many friends.
Garett is survived by his wife, Taylor Colona; his father, Robert C. Colona; his mother, Tracy A. Tull; his grandparents, Robert and Shirley Colona, and Donald and Leona Tull; his in-laws, Karen, Rick, Tyler, and Morgan Burns; and his many extended family members.
Taylor, the love of his life, is in the Air Force. They were married April 8, 2011 and shared a home in Aviano Italy, where she has been stationed since July, 2011. Garett returned to the United States in April, 2012 to begin his career as a pilot. He was working for Ocean Aerial Ads, Inc. and would have soon realized his goal of crop dusting. Garett's dream was to combine his passions for flying and farming. He would have rejoined his wife in Italy in September until he would come back to the States to fly again for the summer.
Garett was beloved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 27765 Nanticoke Rd., Salisbury, MD on Thursday, July 26, at 4 pm. A memorial worship service will also be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Shipley St., Seaford, DE, on July 28, 2 pm. Following the service on July 26, there will be a catered celebration at the Goslee's Farm, 5436 Galestown Newhart Mill Rd., Sharptown MD 21861.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Maryland Fur Trappers Inc at 2919 Chestnut Grove, Keedyville, MD 21756. People making donations should make a note that it's in memory of Garett Colona or to Mercy Medical Airlift and go to Angelflightmidatlantic.org for donation options.
Arrangements are in the care of
Holloway Funeral Home
501 Snow Hill Rd.
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
To send condolences to the family please visit
www.hollowayfh.com
Obituary and photo: http://www.legacy.com
Chopperline Flight Training Academy forced to close doors - Maryborough, South East Queensland, Australia
A FLIGHT training school in Maryborough has had to close its doors, leaving a hole in the region's aviation industry strategy.
Chopperline Flight Training Academy has advised the council it will not be renewing its lease over the Maryborough Airport Terminal.
It is believed the difficult economic climate combined with the high costs of learning to fly a helicopter were factors in the decision.
"Learning to fly an aircraft is a bit of a luxury expense," said Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Rolf Light.
The costs for Chopperline training ranges from about $52,000 to $62,000.
Cr Light, who holds the Aviation portfolio, said it was sad to see Chopperline go.
Chopperline told the council it was appreciative of its support during operations, and advised a return to Maryborough was "definitely included in its long-term plans" should the economic climate improve.
When the flight school opened last year, it was heralded as a key component in the Fraser Coast's overall aviation strategy - using Maryborough Airport for training and maintenance operations while the passenger services operated out of Hervey Bay.
At the time, Cr Gerard O'Connell said he hoped its arrival would attract more flight training schools to the airport.
Now, Cr Light said the departure of Chopperline opens the door to look at other options for the airport.
"We can revisit the idea of using the terminal for commercial operations," Cr Light said.
Cr Light pointed to the recent success of local charter operators, South Pacific Airways, as the way forward for Maryborough Airport.
South Pacific Airways offers charter flights for up to five passengers at a time throughout Australia.
Using the terminal as a base for Fly In, Fly Out operations for workers in the resource sector was another possibility.
Chopperline was unable to comment on the closure of the school by the time of publication.
Chopperline Chronology
June 2011 - Chopperline flight school opened in Maryborough by former Ironman, Grant Kenny
January 2012 - Mr Kenny sells the flight school after little more than six months.
July 2012 - The new owner of the flight school informs council the lease over the Maryborough Airport Terminal will not be renewed.
Source: http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au
Chopperline Flight Training Academy has advised the council it will not be renewing its lease over the Maryborough Airport Terminal.
It is believed the difficult economic climate combined with the high costs of learning to fly a helicopter were factors in the decision.
"Learning to fly an aircraft is a bit of a luxury expense," said Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Rolf Light.
The costs for Chopperline training ranges from about $52,000 to $62,000.
Cr Light, who holds the Aviation portfolio, said it was sad to see Chopperline go.
Chopperline told the council it was appreciative of its support during operations, and advised a return to Maryborough was "definitely included in its long-term plans" should the economic climate improve.
When the flight school opened last year, it was heralded as a key component in the Fraser Coast's overall aviation strategy - using Maryborough Airport for training and maintenance operations while the passenger services operated out of Hervey Bay.
At the time, Cr Gerard O'Connell said he hoped its arrival would attract more flight training schools to the airport.
Now, Cr Light said the departure of Chopperline opens the door to look at other options for the airport.
"We can revisit the idea of using the terminal for commercial operations," Cr Light said.
Cr Light pointed to the recent success of local charter operators, South Pacific Airways, as the way forward for Maryborough Airport.
South Pacific Airways offers charter flights for up to five passengers at a time throughout Australia.
Using the terminal as a base for Fly In, Fly Out operations for workers in the resource sector was another possibility.
Chopperline was unable to comment on the closure of the school by the time of publication.
Chopperline Chronology
June 2011 - Chopperline flight school opened in Maryborough by former Ironman, Grant Kenny
January 2012 - Mr Kenny sells the flight school after little more than six months.
July 2012 - The new owner of the flight school informs council the lease over the Maryborough Airport Terminal will not be renewed.
Source: http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au
Wisconsin - Door County Sheriff’s Department and the FAA would like to talk to the pilots of two planes that flew dangerously low at the Cana Island Lighthouse
Low-flying planes buzz Cana Island Lighthouse
Pilots may face FAA fines, sanctions
Authorities are looking for pilots of two small planes that they say flew dangerously low at the Cana Island Lighthouse on Thursday.
The Door County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Aviation Administration would like to talk to the pilots of two small planes that flew dangerously low at the Cana Island Lighthouse on Thursday.
As tourists and other visitors looked on in alarm, the planes flew above and below the power and telephones lines between the mainland and the island, clipping the phone wire.
The FAA is investigating the incident, spokeswoman Elizabeth Corey said Friday.
“Careless and reckless operation is a violation of FAA regulations, and we can level fines and/or other penalties including suspension to revocation of their license, based on the investigation,” Corey said.
According to Cana Island site manager, Dwight Zeller, at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday two planes circled the island, flying below the tree line.
The single-engine planes then flew over the causeway that connects the island to the peninsula. Stretching across the causeway are power lines and a telephone wire. One airplane flew over the lines and the other tried to fly under them.
The pilot did not make it all the way under the wires and clipped the telephone line with the plane’s vertical stabilizer, which is located on the tail of the plane. The plane left white paint on the line and may have a damaged vertical stabilizer.
Zeller was not an eyewitness to the event.
The plane is described as a white with red trim, single-engine, high wing taildragger airplane with large tundra tires. The plane is registered in the United States and the red registration number has a 5 in it, Zeller said.
“The thing that is important is the fact that it has the tundra tires,” he said. The tires are not standard and are something the pilot would have had to modify.
At the time of the incident about 50 people were coming and going from the island, he said.
“We have two pilots operating obviously in a very dangerous manner, and it could have been a lot worse,” Zeller said.
Door County Sheriff Terry Vogel said that deputies measured the distance between the power lines and ground at 28 feet.
After the planes passed over the causeway, they circled back.
“(It’s) at that point that folks started getting a little nervous,” Zeller said.
Vogel said the department is also investigating a call Friday afternoon from a resident on Glidden Drive who snapped photos of two low-flying planes.
There is no restriction regarding how low a plane can fly over water, but over land aircraft have to be at least 500 feet off the ground, Vogel said.
The Sheriff’s Department is working with the FAA on the case. Anyone with information on the airplanes can contact the Door County Sheriff’s Department at (920) 746-2400.
Source: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com
Pilots may face FAA fines, sanctions
Authorities are looking for pilots of two small planes that they say flew dangerously low at the Cana Island Lighthouse on Thursday.
The Door County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Aviation Administration would like to talk to the pilots of two small planes that flew dangerously low at the Cana Island Lighthouse on Thursday.
As tourists and other visitors looked on in alarm, the planes flew above and below the power and telephones lines between the mainland and the island, clipping the phone wire.
The FAA is investigating the incident, spokeswoman Elizabeth Corey said Friday.
“Careless and reckless operation is a violation of FAA regulations, and we can level fines and/or other penalties including suspension to revocation of their license, based on the investigation,” Corey said.
According to Cana Island site manager, Dwight Zeller, at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday two planes circled the island, flying below the tree line.
The single-engine planes then flew over the causeway that connects the island to the peninsula. Stretching across the causeway are power lines and a telephone wire. One airplane flew over the lines and the other tried to fly under them.
The pilot did not make it all the way under the wires and clipped the telephone line with the plane’s vertical stabilizer, which is located on the tail of the plane. The plane left white paint on the line and may have a damaged vertical stabilizer.
Zeller was not an eyewitness to the event.
The plane is described as a white with red trim, single-engine, high wing taildragger airplane with large tundra tires. The plane is registered in the United States and the red registration number has a 5 in it, Zeller said.
“The thing that is important is the fact that it has the tundra tires,” he said. The tires are not standard and are something the pilot would have had to modify.
At the time of the incident about 50 people were coming and going from the island, he said.
“We have two pilots operating obviously in a very dangerous manner, and it could have been a lot worse,” Zeller said.
Door County Sheriff Terry Vogel said that deputies measured the distance between the power lines and ground at 28 feet.
After the planes passed over the causeway, they circled back.
“(It’s) at that point that folks started getting a little nervous,” Zeller said.
Vogel said the department is also investigating a call Friday afternoon from a resident on Glidden Drive who snapped photos of two low-flying planes.
There is no restriction regarding how low a plane can fly over water, but over land aircraft have to be at least 500 feet off the ground, Vogel said.
The Sheriff’s Department is working with the FAA on the case. Anyone with information on the airplanes can contact the Door County Sheriff’s Department at (920) 746-2400.
Source: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com
Bell B47G, N652HA: While spraying the boom struck the ground causing the helicopter to crash - Austin, Indiana
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 652HA Make/Model: B47G Description: 47D/G/H, TROOPER (OH-13 SIOUX, TH-13T, U
Date: 07/27/2012 Time: 1300
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Substantial
LOCATION
City: AUSTIN State: IN Country: US
DESCRIPTION
WHILE SPRAYING THE BOOM STRUCK THE GROUND CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CRASH.
AUSTIN, IN
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0
# Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Aerial Application Phase: Maneuver Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: INDIANAPOLIS, IN (GL11) Entry date: 07/30/2012
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=652HA
The pilot of a crop-dusting helicopter that crashed in Southern Indiana complained of back pain, but otherwise appeared uninjured, said Dave Bell, director of emergency management in Jefferson County, Ind.
Photo provided by Indiana State Police
The pilot of a crop-dusting helicopter that crashed in Southern Indiana complained of back pain, but otherwise appeared uninjured, said Dave Bell, director of emergency management in Jefferson County, Ind.
“He appeared to be just fine,” Bell said.
The pilot, 35-year-old Kevin C. Rossan of Troy, Mich., was taken to The King’s Daughters Hospital in Madison, Ind. He was the only person in the helicopter.
He was turning to make another pass on some crops when a gust of wind caught his helicopter and caused a blade to hit the ground, Bell said. Crop-dusting helicopters often fly low.
The incident occurred near State Road 256 and State Road 3 between Kent and Deputy, Ind., east of Madison.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were on their way to investigate.
The helicopter belonged to Crop Specialties, of Pennsylvania, Bell said.
Story, photo and comments: http://www.indystar.com
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. -- A man was seriously injured early Friday when the helicopter he was flying crashed into a southern Indiana soybean field.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department said the crash happened about 7:40 a.m. when the pilot, Kevin Rossan, 35, of Michigan, was flying a helicopter crop duster spraying chemicals on a field east of State Road 3, near Deputy, about 35 miles north of Louisville, Ky.
Rossan was rushed to King’s Daughters' Hospital in Madison with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA, but investigators think winds tipped its blades into the ground.
Rossan was the only person on the aircraft, which was owned by a Pennsylvania company.
Story and photo: http://www.theindychannel.com
Robinson 44: Two men survive crash-landing of helicopter near Murdochville, Canada: Wind, mechanical problems considered among possible factors
MONTREAL – Two men who escaped with minor injuries when they crash-landed a Robinson 44 helicopter after trying to take off in the heart of the Gaspé region Thursday afternoon have been discharged from a local hospital, Sgt. Martine Asselin of the Sûreté du Québec said Friday.
“They were conducting an emergency landing on the shoulder of Highway 198,” Asselin said, “between kilometre 36 and 37” near the former copper-mining town of Murdochville, about 825 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
The SQ received the first call at 4:51 p.m. Thursday, she said.
Possible causes of the takeoff gone awry include wind or mechanical failure, Asselin said.
She said a 49-year-old man was piloting the craft.
His passenger is 25.
Chris Krepski, a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), confirmed the make and model of the helicopter and the minor injuries to the two on board.
"The TSB is aware of the occurrence but will not deploy investigators to the site," Krepski added:
"We are, however, gathering information on the occurrence to assess what level of investigation we will do.
The wreckage is "being taken to a secure location and we will examine it from there."
More information might be available next week, Krepski added.
"It is TSB policy not to identify people involved in occurrences."
Story: http://www.canada.com
“They were conducting an emergency landing on the shoulder of Highway 198,” Asselin said, “between kilometre 36 and 37” near the former copper-mining town of Murdochville, about 825 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
The SQ received the first call at 4:51 p.m. Thursday, she said.
Possible causes of the takeoff gone awry include wind or mechanical failure, Asselin said.
She said a 49-year-old man was piloting the craft.
His passenger is 25.
Chris Krepski, a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), confirmed the make and model of the helicopter and the minor injuries to the two on board.
"The TSB is aware of the occurrence but will not deploy investigators to the site," Krepski added:
"We are, however, gathering information on the occurrence to assess what level of investigation we will do.
The wreckage is "being taken to a secure location and we will examine it from there."
More information might be available next week, Krepski added.
"It is TSB policy not to identify people involved in occurrences."
Story: http://www.canada.com
Piper Comanche PA-24-250, N6248P: Accident occurred July 27, 2012 in Blacksburg, Virginia
NTSB Identification: ERA12LA486
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Friday, July 27, 2012 in Blacksburg, VA
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250, registration: N6248P
Injuries: 4 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On July 27, 2012, about 1519 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6248P, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and collision with a fence at Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB), Blacksburg, Virginia. The certificated airline transport pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private individual and was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The flight originated at Crestview, Florida (CEW) about 1023 central daylight time.
The pilot reported that he was approaching the destination airport when the engine began to lose power. He applied carburetor heat; however, this did not improve engine performance. He switched the right fuel selector from the main to the right tip tank. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot attempted a forced landing in the airport parking lot. The airplane touched down in the parking lot and collided with a perimeter fence.
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. The inspector confirmed substantial damage to the wings. The wreckage was recovered to a local maintenance facility where a subsequent examination of the engine will be performed.
A small plane ran into a fence Friday at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport on Friday after the pilot attempted an emergency landing. No one was injured, state police said.
A small plane crashed at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport on Friday afternoon after the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing, officials said.
Pilot Scott Leighton Musser, 50, of Niceville, Fla., and the three passengers were not injured when the Piper PA-24 Comanche ran into a fence at the Blacksburg airport, Virginia State Police spokesman Sgt. Rob Carpentieri said.
Carpentieri said Musser told investigators that the plane's engine quit. Emergency responders were dispatched at 3:15 p.m.
Strong storms were moving over the New River Valley near the time of the crash. Carpentieri said he did not know if weather was a factor, but that the Federal Aviation Administration would investigate.
The public airport, which operates an average of 18,000 flights annually and approximately 50 a day, closed initially but reopened soon after the accident, airport director Michael St. Jean said.
Carpentieri said the plane is registered out of Niceville. According to the online FAA registry, the single-engine plane was manufactured in 1959 and is registered to Robert Keller of Crestview, Fla.
Carpentieri said he did not know where the plane departed from, and passengers on board the plane declined to comment.
FAA officials have been contacted, and the plane will remain where it landed until they arrive on the scene, likely on Monday, Carpentieri said.
http://registry.faa.gov/N6248P
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N6248P
BLACKSBURG, VA --
5:17 p.m.
Plane is a single engine Piper Comanche PA-24.
Pilot attempted an emergency landing around 3:15 p.m., after he told State Police his engine stopped working.
The plane took out a section of fencing around the airport.
No one was hurt. Four people inside.
The pilot is from Niceville, Okaloosa County, FL.
Blacksburg, Virginia – Emergency crews are responding to a plane crash at Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.
According to sources, police are reporting no injuries and are refusing to comment regarding the cause of the accident or type of plane involved.
Police say the crash occurred shortly after 3:15pm while the plane was in the process of taking off.
A photo WestofRoanoke.com has obtained from the crash site shows heavy rain on the runway and in the area, though it is not clear whether weather had any part in today’s crash.
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport is a public airport located three miles south of the central business district of Blacksburg, a town in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States.
Story and photo: http://westofroanoke.com
A plane crashed this afternoon at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg.
An initial report indicated that no one was injured.
Authorities are on the scene.
Story and photo: http://www.roanoke.com
BLACKSBURG, Va.— Crews are responding to a plane crash at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
A lieutenant with the Virginia Tech Police Department says there are no injuries.
The lieutenant did say that the plane took out a fence line.
The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. Friday while the plane was attempting takeoff.
Virginia Tech spokesperson Mark Owczarski says officials are investigating the cause of the crash.
Strong storms moved through Blacksburg on Friday, but its not clear if weather was an issue.
Story and photos: http://www.wdbj7.com
BLACKSBURG, VA -- A small plane made a forced landing at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport just after 3:00 p.m.
We're told the plane hit a fence before landing. No one was hurt.
Story: http://www2.wsls.com
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Friday, July 27, 2012 in Blacksburg, VA
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250, registration: N6248P
Injuries: 4 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On July 27, 2012, about 1519 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6248P, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and collision with a fence at Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB), Blacksburg, Virginia. The certificated airline transport pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private individual and was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The flight originated at Crestview, Florida (CEW) about 1023 central daylight time.
The pilot reported that he was approaching the destination airport when the engine began to lose power. He applied carburetor heat; however, this did not improve engine performance. He switched the right fuel selector from the main to the right tip tank. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot attempted a forced landing in the airport parking lot. The airplane touched down in the parking lot and collided with a perimeter fence.
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. The inspector confirmed substantial damage to the wings. The wreckage was recovered to a local maintenance facility where a subsequent examination of the engine will be performed.
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 6248P Make/Model: PA24 Description: PA-24 Comanche
Date: 07/27/2012 Time: 1914
Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Unknown
LOCATION
City: BLACKSBURG State: VA Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT LOST POWER AND LANDED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY STRIKING A FENCE.
BLACKSBURG, VA
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0
# Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 3 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: RICHMOND, VA (EA21) Entry date: 07/30/2012
A small plane ran into a fence Friday at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport on Friday after the pilot attempted an emergency landing. No one was injured, state police said.
A small plane crashed at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport on Friday afternoon after the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing, officials said.
Pilot Scott Leighton Musser, 50, of Niceville, Fla., and the three passengers were not injured when the Piper PA-24 Comanche ran into a fence at the Blacksburg airport, Virginia State Police spokesman Sgt. Rob Carpentieri said.
Carpentieri said Musser told investigators that the plane's engine quit. Emergency responders were dispatched at 3:15 p.m.
Strong storms were moving over the New River Valley near the time of the crash. Carpentieri said he did not know if weather was a factor, but that the Federal Aviation Administration would investigate.
The public airport, which operates an average of 18,000 flights annually and approximately 50 a day, closed initially but reopened soon after the accident, airport director Michael St. Jean said.
Carpentieri said the plane is registered out of Niceville. According to the online FAA registry, the single-engine plane was manufactured in 1959 and is registered to Robert Keller of Crestview, Fla.
Carpentieri said he did not know where the plane departed from, and passengers on board the plane declined to comment.
FAA officials have been contacted, and the plane will remain where it landed until they arrive on the scene, likely on Monday, Carpentieri said.
http://registry.faa.gov/N6248P
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N6248P
BLACKSBURG, VA --
5:17 p.m.
Plane is a single engine Piper Comanche PA-24.
Pilot attempted an emergency landing around 3:15 p.m., after he told State Police his engine stopped working.
The plane took out a section of fencing around the airport.
No one was hurt. Four people inside.
The pilot is from Niceville, Okaloosa County, FL.
Picture from the plane crash Friday at Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
( Orlando Salinas/WDBJ7 / July 27, 2012 )
Picture from the plane crash Friday at Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
( Orlando Salinas/WDBJ7 / July 27, 2012 )
Picture from the plane crash Friday at Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
( Orlando Salinas/WDBJ7 / July 27, 2012 )
Picture
from the plane crash Friday at Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
( Orlando Salinas/WDBJ7 / July 27, 2012 )
Picture from the plane crash Friday at Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
( Orlando Salinas/WDBJ7 / July 27, 2012 )
Picture from the plane crash Friday at Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport
( Orlando Salinas/WDBJ7 / July 27, 2012 )
According to sources, police are reporting no injuries and are refusing to comment regarding the cause of the accident or type of plane involved.
Police say the crash occurred shortly after 3:15pm while the plane was in the process of taking off.
A photo WestofRoanoke.com has obtained from the crash site shows heavy rain on the runway and in the area, though it is not clear whether weather had any part in today’s crash.
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport is a public airport located three miles south of the central business district of Blacksburg, a town in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States.
Story and photo: http://westofroanoke.com
A plane crashed this afternoon at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg. An initial report indicated that no one was injured.
Authorities are on the scene.
Story and photo: http://www.roanoke.com
BLACKSBURG, Va.— Crews are responding to a plane crash at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport.
A lieutenant with the Virginia Tech Police Department says there are no injuries.
The lieutenant did say that the plane took out a fence line.
The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. Friday while the plane was attempting takeoff.
Virginia Tech spokesperson Mark Owczarski says officials are investigating the cause of the crash.
Strong storms moved through Blacksburg on Friday, but its not clear if weather was an issue.
Story and photos: http://www.wdbj7.com
BLACKSBURG, VA -- A small plane made a forced landing at the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport just after 3:00 p.m.
We're told the plane hit a fence before landing. No one was hurt.
Story: http://www2.wsls.com
Second anniversary of AirBlue crash: Airbus A321-231, AP-BJB, Flight ABQ 202 - Margalla Hills near Islamabad-Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Pakistan
Editorial - Letter
KARACHI: Today marks the second anniversary of the tragic plane crash of AirBlue Flight 202. My young son died in the plane crash. The families of the victims of the crash have yet to be afforded an appropriate closure since the anguish and agony of suspense as to what was the truth continues. They wake up every morning and remember someone on the plane who is no longer in this world.
Even after almost two years, time does not matter. But knowing what caused the crash does. The families of the victims of the Bhoja Airline crash of Flight 213, which happened in April this year also continue to suffer in silence. According to psychological experts (the so-called Kubler-Ross model), there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The model does not suggest that the timeline is linear or that the stages are evenly spread out.
In case of the Air Blue crash, a truncated and misleading report saw the light of the day only after a long legal battle. The honorable Peshawar High Court (PHC) termed the report incomplete, inconclusive and full of errors. The report neither has evidence of any claim nor carries any details of transcripts of vital evidence such as recordings of the cockpit voice recorder or the aircraft’s black box. The honorable PHC has to be commended for its courage on this issue.
By comparison, in the case of the Air France Flight 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, which crashed in the Pacific Ocean over two years ago (killing all 228 people on board), the black box was found from the deep sea bed after a search spanning 23 months and costing about $40 million. After that, the relatives of victims were gathered and briefed about the exact reasons behind the tragedy.
Whatever the reasons for the Air Blue and Bhoja plane crashes, the relatives of the victims deserve to know the truth. So do the people of Pakistan. Furthermore, aviation safety can only be strengthened by making public the reasons why these two aircraft crashed. Hiding the truth does not help anyone, other than perhaps, those who want to continue with what clearly seems to be a cover-up. Unless the truth is known and appropriate measures taken for air safety, such disasters will happen again.
Umar Farooq
Published in The Express Tribune, July 28th, 2012.
http://tribune.com.pk
KARACHI: Today marks the second anniversary of the tragic plane crash of AirBlue Flight 202. My young son died in the plane crash. The families of the victims of the crash have yet to be afforded an appropriate closure since the anguish and agony of suspense as to what was the truth continues. They wake up every morning and remember someone on the plane who is no longer in this world.
Even after almost two years, time does not matter. But knowing what caused the crash does. The families of the victims of the Bhoja Airline crash of Flight 213, which happened in April this year also continue to suffer in silence. According to psychological experts (the so-called Kubler-Ross model), there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The model does not suggest that the timeline is linear or that the stages are evenly spread out.
In case of the Air Blue crash, a truncated and misleading report saw the light of the day only after a long legal battle. The honorable Peshawar High Court (PHC) termed the report incomplete, inconclusive and full of errors. The report neither has evidence of any claim nor carries any details of transcripts of vital evidence such as recordings of the cockpit voice recorder or the aircraft’s black box. The honorable PHC has to be commended for its courage on this issue.
By comparison, in the case of the Air France Flight 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, which crashed in the Pacific Ocean over two years ago (killing all 228 people on board), the black box was found from the deep sea bed after a search spanning 23 months and costing about $40 million. After that, the relatives of victims were gathered and briefed about the exact reasons behind the tragedy.
Whatever the reasons for the Air Blue and Bhoja plane crashes, the relatives of the victims deserve to know the truth. So do the people of Pakistan. Furthermore, aviation safety can only be strengthened by making public the reasons why these two aircraft crashed. Hiding the truth does not help anyone, other than perhaps, those who want to continue with what clearly seems to be a cover-up. Unless the truth is known and appropriate measures taken for air safety, such disasters will happen again.
Umar Farooq
Published in The Express Tribune, July 28th, 2012.
http://tribune.com.pk
Smoke detector forces plane to make emergency landing this morning at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR), New York (With Video)
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Photo Credit: Craig McDowell
Officials responded to a report of an incident on an airplane at Syracuse Hancock International Airport just before 8:00 a.m. Friday.
ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. -- Officials are still trying to figure out what went wrong aboard an Air Canada Beech 1900 that made an emergency landing Friday morning at Hancock Airport, shortly after taking off on a flight to Toronto.
A battery powered smoke detector aboard the plane sounded and the two person crew decided to return to Hancock. What's unclear is if something triggered the alarm, or if the detector had malfunctioned.
“Everyone was taken off the aircraft. And our airport rescue fire fighting division responded to the scene, conducted an investigation and they're currently trying to determine what the cause was,” said Christina Reale, Syracuse Aviation Commissioner.
The plane, which was carrying only four passengers at the time, landed without incident.
Watch Video: http://centralny.ynn.com
SYRACUSE -- Officials responded to a report of an incident on an airplane at Syracuse Hancock International Airport just before 8:00 a.m. Friday.
According to Aviation Commissioner Christina Reale an Air Canada Beech 1900 airplane was scheduled to fly from Syracuse to Toronto when a battery-operated smoke detector went off shortly after departure.
The pilot declared an emergency and returned to Syracuse where four passengers, the pilot, and the co-pilot were taken off the plane while firefighters investigated, says Reale.
The incident is under investigation and the flight is expected to depart once it has been cleared.
Story, photo and comments: http://www.cnycentral.com
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/GGN7401
Never leave a tow bar on an airplane . . .
Mindestens 700.000 Euro Sachschaden entstand an diesem aus Coburg kommenden Flugzeug. Foto: Polizei Friedrichshafen
Google translation; Meanwhile, police in Friedrichshafen has already determined the cause of the accident. Thus, before starting the machine had not been removed on the Brandensteinsebene the towing device. After landing, the towing device wedged in a lamp, which serves on the runway of the so-called taxiway lighting. Then it bent the nose gear off the back.
D-ICMK King Air C90 s/n LJ-1928 owner http://www.kapp-coburg.de/kapp/en/index.php
Occurred July 24/2012 after landing at Friedrichshafen Airport, Germany (nr Lake Constance)
Eurocopter EC120B, N8899: Accident occurred July 20, 2012 in Triso, Malaysia
NTSB Identification: WPR12WA327
14 CFR Non-U.S., Non-Commercial
Accident occurred Friday, July 20, 2012 in Triso, Malaysia
Aircraft: EUROCOPTER EC120B, registration: N8899
Injuries: 3 Fatal,1 Uninjured.
On July 20,1012, at 1335 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter EC120B, N8899, ditched into the Batang Lupar River, near Triso, Malaysia. The helicopter had a United States registration and was operated by the Sebiro Holding Company under the provisions of the Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations 1996. The commercial pilot was not injured, and three passengers who survived the ditching subsequently drowned in the river. The flight originated at the Kuching International Airport at 0857.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Malaysia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Pejabat Ketua Inspektor Kemalangan Udara
Kementerian Pengagkutan Malaysia
Aras 2, Precinct 4
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62570 PUTRAJAYA
Tel: +603.88714000
Fax: +603.88714069
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/07/21/german-pilot-survives-heli-crash-latest/
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6919840
http://registry.faa.gov/N8899
14 CFR Non-U.S., Non-Commercial
Accident occurred Friday, July 20, 2012 in Triso, Malaysia
Aircraft: EUROCOPTER EC120B, registration: N8899
Injuries: 3 Fatal,1 Uninjured.
On July 20,1012, at 1335 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter EC120B, N8899, ditched into the Batang Lupar River, near Triso, Malaysia. The helicopter had a United States registration and was operated by the Sebiro Holding Company under the provisions of the Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations 1996. The commercial pilot was not injured, and three passengers who survived the ditching subsequently drowned in the river. The flight originated at the Kuching International Airport at 0857.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Malaysia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Pejabat Ketua Inspektor Kemalangan Udara
Kementerian Pengagkutan Malaysia
Aras 2, Precinct 4
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62570 PUTRAJAYA
Tel: +603.88714000
Fax: +603.88714069
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/07/21/german-pilot-survives-heli-crash-latest/
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6919840
http://registry.faa.gov/N8899
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 8899 Make/Model: EC12 Description: EUROCOPTER EC120 ROTORCRAFT
Date: 07/20/2012 Time: 0135
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
N8899 EUROCOPTER EC120 ROTORCRAFT CRASHED IN THE BATANG LUPAR RIVER, THERE
WERE 4 PERSONS ON BOARD, 3 WERE FATALLY INJURED, 1 SUSTAINED MINOR
INJURIES, NEAR KUCHING, MALAYSIA
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 3
# Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 1 Unk:
# Pass: 3 Fat: 3 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: WASHINGTON, DC (WA45) Entry date: 07/27/2012
Holiday flight declares emergency
GLASGOW Airport was put on full alert tonight after a holiday flight
from Greece developed hydraulic problems just before it was due to land.
• Flight from Greece developed hydraulic fault before it was due to land at Glasgow Airport
• Flight landed safely and on time but other flights were diverted
The Thomas Cook flight from Heraklion landed safely on time just after 5.30pm but had to wait on the main runway while its undercarriage cooled down for half an hour.
Emergency services had been put on standby but were not required.
Three flights from London Heathrow, Southampton and Birmingham were temporarily diverted to Edinburgh, where the refueled before returning landing at Glasgow.
A spokesman for Glasgow Airport said: “Although the delay for the passengers on the Thomas Cook flight was only half an hour, there was obviously more disruption for the passengers on the other flights.”
Source: http://www.scotsman.com
• Flight landed safely and on time but other flights were diverted
The Thomas Cook flight from Heraklion landed safely on time just after 5.30pm but had to wait on the main runway while its undercarriage cooled down for half an hour.
Emergency services had been put on standby but were not required.
Three flights from London Heathrow, Southampton and Birmingham were temporarily diverted to Edinburgh, where the refueled before returning landing at Glasgow.
A spokesman for Glasgow Airport said: “Although the delay for the passengers on the Thomas Cook flight was only half an hour, there was obviously more disruption for the passengers on the other flights.”
Source: http://www.scotsman.com
Swiss pilot killed in mystery plane crash
Investigators are puzzling over the crash of a light plane in the canton of Fribourg on Thursday afternoon that killed a 57-year-old pilot.
Weather conditions appeared to be perfect with blue skies posing no visibility problems.
But for some reason the single-seat autonomous glider plummeted into a field near a farm close to Romont.
The pilot, a Swiss man living in Bern, was killed upon impact, Fribourg cantonal police said.
The plane he was flying would have been normally capable of gliding without the use of an engine.
A neighbour noticed the aircraft appeared to be in difficulty, Le Matin newspaper reported.
“At first I believed he was going to end his flight on the roof of the tennis club,” he said.
But then the plane disappeared from view.
Police said there were no other injuries.
Fire fighters from Romont arrived at the scene to prevent fuel aboard the aircraft from contaminating the soil.
The plane was flying from Romont in the direction of Fribourg, police said.
The Swiss accident investigation service (SESA) is looking into the causes of the crash.
Source: http://www.thelocal.ch
Weather conditions appeared to be perfect with blue skies posing no visibility problems.
But for some reason the single-seat autonomous glider plummeted into a field near a farm close to Romont.
The pilot, a Swiss man living in Bern, was killed upon impact, Fribourg cantonal police said.
The plane he was flying would have been normally capable of gliding without the use of an engine.
A neighbour noticed the aircraft appeared to be in difficulty, Le Matin newspaper reported.
“At first I believed he was going to end his flight on the roof of the tennis club,” he said.
But then the plane disappeared from view.
Police said there were no other injuries.
Fire fighters from Romont arrived at the scene to prevent fuel aboard the aircraft from contaminating the soil.
The plane was flying from Romont in the direction of Fribourg, police said.
The Swiss accident investigation service (SESA) is looking into the causes of the crash.
Source: http://www.thelocal.ch
Raw Video: Quad City Challenger II - Man killed in Port Hope plane crash identified - Ontario, Canada
Raw Video: http://youtu.be/rKN2S8FnbNM
Northumberland OPP have identified the man killed in the yesterday’s plane crash near Port Hope. 50-year old Robert Lake of Kingston was at the controls of the ultralight aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip on Browns Road. He was taken to hospital in Cobourg then transferred to St Michael’s in Toronto where he died of his injuries. Lake was the owner of Lake Aviation in Kingston which sells and services ultralight aircraft.
Source: http://www.chextv.com
Read more:
http://www.northumberlandnews.com
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
Northumberland OPP have identified the man killed in the yesterday’s plane crash near Port Hope. 50-year old Robert Lake of Kingston was at the controls of the ultralight aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip on Browns Road. He was taken to hospital in Cobourg then transferred to St Michael’s in Toronto where he died of his injuries. Lake was the owner of Lake Aviation in Kingston which sells and services ultralight aircraft.
Source: http://www.chextv.com
Read more:
http://www.northumberlandnews.com
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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