ave8rr Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Pilot injured after light aircraft crashes near Monarto Zoo - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Looks like a Skyfox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf jessup Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Old fella looks like he got out of this relatively unscathed Good result in the end for him and his family 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 looks like 55-629, which is a Skyfox. That crash site is close to YMBD, so the plane probably operates from there or Rollos which is also close. It's great that he's got out with just a minor injury, good result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Old fella looks like he got out of this relatively unscathed ... and then a Lion from the Zoo got him ..... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 ATSB investigating a 55-reg non-fatality????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 it says "ATSB has been notified", I won't hold my breath for a report. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerme Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 There was a flyin today at truo flat. I was awaiting a lift in an Auster but low cloud and constant mist prevented him getting here. Cleared after 10am. Glad the pilot is doing ok. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerme Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Oh crap. It's my friend who flies here to all my fly ins. It's his VW powered Skyfox. His a great bloke and a great pilot .... hope his ok 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf jessup Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 ... and then a Lion from the Zoo got him ..... Point taken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Further news regarding the crash-landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a paddock on a property belonging to Eagle Poultry. There's rumours circulating, that this cocky rooster has now had his wings severely clipped. No Cookies | The Advertiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Point taken That would have been the Rhino. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Point taken Although they normally take the throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Not sure how some think this accident is a joking matter. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Not sure how some think this accident is a joking matter. I grew up with, and am still surrounded by Australians who generally have a chuckle after walking away from serious incidents with just minor scratches. Machines are replaceable. Your mileage may have differed. 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Not sure how some think this accident is a joking matter. Firstly he’s safe; I wish all accidents were like this. Secondly do you want us to analyse this accident seriously and embarass the hell out of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 What a bunch of d.........hs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 What a bunch of d.........hs. Or it could be that some of us have led more adventurous lives? I have crashed race cars, rally cars, skateboards, bicycles, dirtbikes, skiing, fallen out of trees, boxed, and shared all these experiences with other Australians who have been through similar, whom I have rarely found to not have a laugh about the experiences. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Or it could be that some of us have led more adventurous lives? I have crashed race cars, rally cars, skateboards, bicycles, dirtbikes, skiing, fallen out of trees, boxed, and shared all these experiences with other Australians who have been through similar, whom I have rarely found to not have a laugh about the experiences. Yeah you are legend in your own mind and you know nothing about me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Gnu Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Yeah you are legend in your own mind and you know nothing about me. Was it you in this Skyfox accident Teckair? Or just stroppy about the zoo comments? ...Hope you are OK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Yeah you are legend in your own mind and you know nothing about me. Actually it was a proposition, notice the question mark, along with some hard earned examples to possibly explain some people's background's as to why they can find a position of humor in situations with good outcomes (relative). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Gnu Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Yes, if the injury is minor as implied this is a good outcome & one to be happy about. I wish him well! It's sad there are so many head injuries in light aircraft accidents, really need better design / cushioning / head protection. Something that was largely sorted out in motor vehicles decades ago and further improved since. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I'm with Bexr-B on this. As long as the pilot is OK, humor is fine. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 It's sad there are so many head injuries in light aircraft accidents, really need better design / cushioning / head protection. Requirements have been in FAR 23 for many years now. Reminds me, must order that helmet for myself and get the chute repacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 No not me thankfully I would not find this event funny. For those who think this is funny- Forced landing not funny Inverted hanging in the seat belt not funny Release seat belt exit plane without breaking neck not funny Head injury not funny Wrecked plane not funny Pilot shock and trauma not funny I just don't see the funny side to this. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 The affected pilot has the right to treat it lightly and with humour if THEY so please. Others run the risk of being insensitive, demonstrating ignorance by publicly showing they are wilfully unaware of the real issues occurring and may appear to be uncaring, though I doubt that any of us would be in reality. Most of us will not aware of all facts in a crash/incident because we were not there and often there's no real information about to be "judgemental" on or criticise someone's performance or make light of the issue. To do for/to others as we would like done to/for US has to be a good gauge. Such incidents are extremely traumatic for the person involved, invariably and they are probably going through a period of self assessment as to whether they want to fly again etc. Support would be in order and likely to be appreciated. Nev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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