Wedderburn NSW Aircraft accident

[Ultralights]

Anyone can use Wedderburn, as long as you have permission from a club member. I have flown in there a few times, almost all times have been scary, usually from others lack of radio or general poor flying habits, like lining up and departing on runway 35, when 4 other aircraft are in the circuit, 1 on long final, and another on short final to runway 17. during a fly-in event. and yes, the pilot took off and climbed straight out, through all the traffic on runway 17, sending 3 aircraft scattering to avoid them, and not a single radio call.

 

the last time was with a 15 kt crosswind, that wsnt fun. but doable in the Savannah.

 

Is there any names yet released about the person who passed away? if there is, send my a message... i know a few woman Glasair pilots.

 

 

[turboplanner]

Well if the passenger in this crash was not a pilot it might take care of itself, given that an engine failure on take off is a death sentence, along with most parts of the circuit.

 

 

[motzartmerv]

ywed is one of the more challenging strips to fly into ( and out of)

 

There's a slope, it's narrow, walled by trees and little or no options in an Efato.

 

I don't allow students to solo in there as a rule. Regsrdless, if this accident was an approach stall, it's probably little to do with the strip. Although I will say, the field has featured in several fatals over the past couple of years, either as a departure or destination point.

 

This is a terrible loss, I know the pilot and our thoughts are with the families today.

 

 

[ayavner]

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-079.aspx

 

The ATSB is investigating a fatal accident involving an amateur-built aircraft (Glasair SH-2FT) near Wedderburn Airport, NSW on 19 July 2015.

 

The aircraft collided with terrain with two people on board. One person died and one person was seriously injured as a result of the accident.

 

The ATSB has deployed four investigators to the accident site. They are expected to be on site for two to three days.

 

The investigators have specialisations in human factors, aircraft engineering and aircraft operations.

 

As part of the on-site investigation, the ATSB will:

 

• assess the accident site
   
   
  
• examine the aircraft wreckage
   
   
  
• interview witnesses
   
   
  
• review aircraft documentation.
   
   
  

 

 

Any witnesses to the accident are asked to call the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

 

 

[kgwilson]

Very Sad. So Sorry.

 

We must do better.

 

 

[planedriver]

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ywed is one of the more challenging strips to fly into ( and out of)There's a slope, it's narrow, walled by trees and little or no options in an Efato.

I don't allow students to solo in there as a rule. Regsrdless, if this accident was an approach stall, it's probably little to do with the strip. Although I will say, the field has featured in several fatals over the past couple of years, either as a departure or destination point.

 

This is a terrible loss, I know the pilot and our thoughts are with the families today.

Good to hear from you Andy though under sad circumstances, thought you were off with the drones?

 

Take care

 

Rgds Planey

 

 

[old man emu]

I'm devastated. I've been involved with servicing the airplane and know the pilot.

 

My sincerest condolences to her husband.

 

OME

 

 

[planedriver]

Keep yer chin up OME mate, as sad as it is.

 

We'd understand you'd be feeling very emotionable, that's only natural.

 

 

[flyhi]

Some areas of Casa have been utterly incompetent IMO, a list of all of this type was given to them, with serial & model numbers, many years ago. Then we (aircraft owners) had forms that we had to fill in to 'bring records up to date'. Nothing significant changed, some Glasair III's were even listed as PA-32 (actually Piper designation) & there are errors in the Registrations data everywhere.

Given up trying to change the address of our flying group due to new secretary let alone get updated Certs of registration for our aircraft. Hopeless !

We also filled in the forms to bring their records up to date. Wonder when all that info will get into their system. Been a long time so far.

 

 

[motzartmerv]

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/colleen-keen-59-killed-and-rachel-lumb-56-injured-during-light-plane-crash-in-wedderburn/story-fni0cx12-1227449794557

[Dieselten]

Rachel is a friend of mine and I am very saddened to hear of the accident and the loss of Colleen Keen. I wish Rachel a full recovery and my deepest and most sincere condolences to Colleen Keen's family and friends.

 

I've flown in VH-HRG ("Bluebird") with Rachel and it was a fast-mover, easily reaching 160 knots.

 

 

[Roundsounds]

Very sad, I recall being in awe of Colleen's outstanding formation flying skills in various displays and competitions with Schofields Aero Club over the years.