Anyone know about a trike accident at Gatton Airpark this morning

[Kyle Communications]

Just heard from a friend there was a accident at Gatton airpark this morning with a trike....apparently on landing. Hope it isnt who I was told

[tillmanr]

Was shown on10 in Melbourne tonight. They called it a hang glider but clearly a trike.

[JG3]

Just heard from a friend there was a accident at Gatton airpark this morning with a trike....apparently on landing. Hope it isnt who I was told

It's not who you were told. I have word from a neighbor of his at Gatton Airpark. He flew a trike there.

[tillmanr]

A couple of QLD papers covered this but you need a subscription to access it.

[Kiwi]

It's a Gentleman who has the same name, not the one you think it is.

Great bloke and very community minded. He will be missed.

 

Rip

[onetrack]

[Kyle Communications]

Yes I heard from a local at the airpark still a tragedy Condolences to all involved

[FlyBoy1960]

Was this John from Comminya ?

[Kyle Communications]

No it wasnt.... its a guy with the exact same name from the Airpark

[FlyBoy1960]

I would like to say - That's good news. But it isn't, another aviator lost

[tillmanr]

Sad to hear of the loss of a fellow aviator. I have a bunch of hours in trikes and wonder if the pilot was experienced or if this was not a pilot error.

[slb]

It’s an Airborne xt-912 but does anyone know what wing it is?

[turboplanner]

And whether it was taking off?

[rankamateur]

One of the reports I read said he crashed on landing.

[slb]

RIP and condolences to his family and friends. Very sad to hear of another death.