Light Plane Crash Parkinson

[BLA82]

Just saw the 10 news that a light plane has crashed in bush land near the Logan Motorway, it looks like the pilot has walked away which is good to hear.

 

 

[Rotorwork]

Jabiru, J230 D

 

Good Outcome, ASN is an excellent site if you have not looked at it before!

 

Regards R W

 

http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=158322

 

 

[dazza 38]

Yup, reported engine failure Jabby 230 24 registered, 67 year pilot was on his way to Archerfield. Crashed in a heavily timbered area. He didn't even get a scratch, airframe looks in good condition considering were it ended up.(See post and photo above) No news on what caused the failure at this stage.

 

 

[facthunter]

Surprisingly small amount of damage considering the nature of the terrain. I wouldn't like to put it down there. Nev

 

 

[skeptic36]

Bloody weak those nose wheels aren't they

 

 

[motzartmerv]

Great news he's ok. Say what you like about jabs, but man they are strong!!!

 

 

[Camel]

Yup, reported engine failure Jabby 230 24 registered, 67 year pilot was on his way to Archerfield. Crashed in a heavily timbered area. He didn't even get a scratch, airframe looks in good condition considering were it ended up.(See post and photo above) No news on what caused the failure at this stage.

Dazza, you made a spelling mistake .........!!!!

 

 

[rankamateur]

Great news he's ok. Say what you like about jabs, but man they are strong!!!

It used to said that Landcruiser station wagons were strong too, which is why they were easier to died in when something went wrong. Jabirus must have something else going for them too, being strong just passes more of the force on to the fragile occupants, do they have crumple zones under the seats?

 

 

[motzartmerv]

Not that im aware of. Actually the lack of structure under the seat has always caused concern for me. That being said, there is a long history of engine failures in Jabs and an almost equally long list of survivals. Looking that the scrub he went down in, I would have thought at least an injury, but he came out well. Good on him!!!

 

 

[dazza 38]

Dazza, you made a spelling mistake .........!!!!

Bugger

 

 

[djpacro]

[fly_tornado]

looks like the smallish tree broke the descent, judging by the wing.

 

 

[AVOCET]

It used to said that Landcruiser station wagons were strong too, which is why they were easier to died in when something went wrong. Jabirus must have something else going for them too, being strong just passes more of the force on to the fragile occupants, do they have crumple zones under the seats?

Being strong , rigid , and impact absorbing strength are not the same thing .

 

My seat was all fractured , took the crash load evenly

 

The jabs have 4 in foam under the seats . Cert. requirements .

 

I can speak from Experiance that this works

 

 

 

[facthunter]

Having the largish engine in the front helps too. There is no effective crumple zone specifically designed into a small plane, but a fair bit of the front would deform, temporarily or permanently at impact. Hitting trees with both wings at the same time, is a good idea if you can manage it. Inertia reel seat belts are good too. Soft surfaces on the dash and areas you may contact also reduces injury. The faster you are going , the less chance of survival. It might have washed off speed in the tops of the trees and then fell to where it is. Nev

 

 

[Thirsty]

Under the seats is the fibreglass cross beam that carries the loads from the wing struts - that beam is very strong and would take a lot of breaking. I think the structure under the seats is fine :)

 

 

[fly_tornado]

depends where you hit the trees, up high slows you down as the trees have a lot of give. down low not so much...

 

 

[Old Koreelah]

Crickey, Avocet. What were you carrying in the back when you crashed? It looks like a quad.

 

 

[AVOCET]

Crickey, Avocet. What were you carrying in the back when you crashed? It looks like a quad.

Yamaha 100 beewee

Check out thread : avocet flys again .for the full story

 

Mike

 

 

[Teckair]

Gee I hope I am as lucky as the Jabiru guy if I ever come down in trees like that.

 

 

[Old Koreelah]

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Gee I hope I am as lucky as the Jabiru guy if I ever come down in trees like that.

It has been said that we make our own luck...

 

 

[Guernsey]

Crickey, Avocet. What were you carrying in the back when you crashed? It looks like a quad.

Crashed his aircraft then rode off into the night...... .

 

Alan.

 

 

[farri]

I know! I know! I`m going to offend someone and probably cop S@&t, but man! I`m sick of seeing guys going down into terain like that.

 

Of course I`m glad the guy is OK but it doesn`t change my point of view.

 

Frank.

 

 

[AVOCET]

I know! I know! I`m going to offend someone and probably cop S@&t, but man! I`m sick of seeing guys going down into terain Of course I`m glad the guy is OK but it doesn`t change my point of view.

 

Frank.

In my case , it was the only tree around

 

Believe it or not there is an airstrip 100 mts behind the reck , when you loose control 30 ft agl and are banking to the left you don't get any choice ! Just like an engine failure.

 

Any they say any landing you walk away from !!!! I wouldn't say these were good ones

 

Mike .

 

I to am glad he walked away , and yes I to am sick of seeing these to , especially when they happen to you

 

 

[farri]

when you loose control 30 ft agl and are banking to the left you don't get any choice ! Just like an engine failure.Mike .

Mike,Of course I`m glad you`re OK, as well. Not sure exactly what you mean! Did you stall in the turn?

 

Frank.

 

 

[AVOCET]

Mike,Of course I`m glad you`re OK, as well. Not sure exactly what you mean! Did you stall in the turn?Frank.

It's all in the thread Avocet flys again

Cheers Mike