Tiger moth down

[fly_tornado]

 

 

 

[alf jessup]

FT,

 

Where was this??

 

 

[kgwilson]

It looks like it went through the fence & the was spun around 180 degrees somehow although there are no telltale marks on the ground. Seems to be a fair way off the strip. Maybe there was a mean crosswind.

 

 

[M61A1]

It would appear to be just outside the fence at Toowoomba airport at the North Western end beside Bridge St. It would be a bit gusty in Toowoomba today.(not suggesting that was a contributing factor)

 

 

[dazza 38]

Bugger, I have previously had a really good look at this Moth when he flew into Boonah a while back. Very nice example. At least the damaged is repairable.

 

 

[Cooda]

Radio news reported it as an EFATO.

 

 

[M61A1]

Reported on local news as a crosswind issue (apparently from the pilot).

 

 

[WayneL]

On 7 News onlookers said it had not even taken off when a gust of wind blew it across the field and over the fence.

 

https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/video/watch/24616741/tigermoth-flipped/

 

 

[ExJourno]

I cancelled a planned flight yesterday morning, down the road from Toowoomba, when wind picked up while mid-daily... 15 to 20kt gusting winds at near 90deg to the runway do not indicate conditions suitable to taking a Lightwing and a 7yo up for joy flights.

 

Miss 7 chucked a mad little sook about not getting to go for a fly... the conditions were nasty.

 

Toowoomba's gusts were far worse in the afternoon when I came back.

 

I am somewhat surprised that plane was even taken out. But hey... each to their own.

 

 

[davebutler]

Radio news reported it as an EFATO.

Did it have a Jabbie engine??? Coat, hat, door I am leaving:poking:

 

 

[RKW]

Dave, you can run but you can't hide!

 

 

[Marty_d]

Bugger, I have previously had a really good look at this Moth when he flew into Boonah a while back. Very nice example. At least the damaged is repairable.

Bit of work in it though!

 

 

[fly_tornado]

Could be the end of the tiger moth.

 

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/crash-flight-could-be-last-take-historic-tiger-mot/2339041/

 

 

[dazza 38]

Could be the end of the tiger moth.http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/crash-flight-could-be-last-take-historic-tiger-mot/2339041/

That would a shame if she isnt rebuilt. But if the cost is 100 grand then it probably wouldnt be worth rebuilding her as there a few really nice examples for sale ATM for $100 000 and less.

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

Send it down to the guys at Luskintyre they can use another data plate.

 

 

[fly_tornado]

I heard on the news tonight its a write off but the owner has offered to buy the wreck off the insurance company

 

 

[dutchroll]

I've cancelled several attempts to go flying in the past few weeks with the gusty winds. I fly a biplane in my spare time to have fun. "Fun" does not include gusty 20kt crosswind components. I leave those conditions for "work".