Guest .:BETA:. Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 AERIAL SEARCH LOCATES MISSING AIRCRAFT IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND The search for a missing aircraft in south-east Queensland has been suspended following the confirmed sighting of the wreckage this afternoon. An AGL Action rescue helicopter sighted the red biplane north of Borumba Dam before 2pm. The search team has confirmed there are no survivors. Queensland Police are on the scene and continuing further investigations. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority would like to thank those involved in the search and members of the public for their input.
Kyle Communications Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 all search aircraft are relieved so it means it is confirmed
Kyle Communications Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 I heard Rescue 500 had landed earlier but nothing since...there is a house and airstrip only 2.5 km away from the site
Admin Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 That is the worst news we could have received...my thoughts are for all the families and friends
rdarby Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/no-survivors-in-vintage-plane-crash-20121003-26y34.html
Guest ozzie Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Just reported on NBN (9) news headlines that it has been found. No details.
Kyle Communications Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 confirmed no survivors....RIP all on board
J170 Owner Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I supply YHBA CTAF feed with my radio here, to LiveATC server in USA and have just temporarily switched to SAR channel for today for you guys to hear what is going on. I never intended it to receive signal 100NM away! So sorry about static. I made a tuned 1/4 dipole but it is mounted too low for best reception - works well for local stuff though! Try a 5/8th or even better, a jpole. Lower radiation angle hence greater gain. I'm starting on a small yagi for the fun of it.
CrayonBox Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Condolences to all family and friends. RIP. No way to celebrate my birthday..... J170 - thanks for that I may consider the 5/8th arrangement. I need to switch the radio back to YHBA CTAF as there's no activity anyway. Thanks for listening.
Doug Evans Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Avaition has lost a true pioneer and dedicated supporter of our sport ,he will be missed bye all. Condolences too all that where with him and there family s all will be missed .
rankamateur Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Just makes me glad we all spent a good night together Saturday, puts it back on the rest of us to make the most of the time we all have left. 1
Cosmick Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 A sad conclusion, a big thanks to SAR. Condolences to families and friends 2
gareth lacey Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 RIP condolences to all the family and friends ,a sad day for all Regards Gareth
farri Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I didn`t know any of the people in the aircraft but I`ve been following this thread and thought the result is what I expected, I`m very saddened to have it confirmed. My condolences to all the families and friends. Frank.
dazza 38 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 My Condolences to family & friends. We have had a bad year thus far. Hopefully no more.
farri Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I just realised after posting that at a time like this, my signature may appear to be offensive! If so, I sincearly appologise! Frank.
Kiwi Greg Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Such sad news. Condolences to all involved. A great effort by SAR.
dazza 38 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Now I really don't understand given these coordinates why the flight path wasn't the first place searched? This location lines up pretty much exactly between Monto and Caboolture. They may have CB. I havent seen any footage as yet. But it depends on how a Aircraft comes down. If a Aircraft comes down in a vertical or near vertical trajectory in dense bush.It will be nearly imposible to see it, unless directly over the crash site. If however, a aircraft comes down in a control shallow descent.The broken trees and tree limbs will stick out. Making it easier to indentify. Generally search & recues will start on the most likely Track & last reported fix if there is one , then the search area widens outwards.
matto Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Good effort by SAR. I was assuming the worst but holding onto hope untill something was confirmed. RIP Des and crew.
fly_tornado Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 RIP and condolences to family and friends. Ch9 footage shows how tiny a crash site it was. Good job by the SAR folks to find it
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