Microlight crash - Beverley, W.A. - 06/01/2024

[onetrack]

News is coming to hand of a microlight crash a few kms WSW of Beverley townsite, near Little Hill Rd, off the York-Williams Rd. The pilot, a man in his 60's is reported as having incurred serious injuries as a result of the crash.

The crash occurred around 11.00AM WST. It is understood the pilot was the only person on board. Emergency services have responded to and attended the crash, and further news should become available later today.

 

It's hilly and rocky terrain, with cleared paddocks on the lower slopes and flats - and numerous rural power lines run through the area - so I trust he wasn't another power line victim.

It's been blowing a gale for the last 3 days across most of the lower part of W.A., but today has been a fine day with only a moderate breeze, a perfect day for flying. Windy says a 4kt wind from the SE out there.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-06/person-injured-in-beverley-plane-crash/103290378

 

 

 

Edited January 6 by onetrack

[onetrack]

UPDATE: 5:10PM WST - Sadly, it's now reported the 69 yr old pilot of the microlight has passed away from his injuries.

[Keenaviator]

Channel 9 just reported a 'glider' crash in WA.  The footage of the scene showed a body damaged modern Airborne trike with double surface wing (yellow). They didn't name the pilot but said he was an accomplished musician.  Very sad news for his family and friends.  Laurie

[red750]

http://Beverley grandfather killed in microlight aircraft crash

[onetrack]

Red, your supplied link doesn't work.

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WA grandfather killed in light aircraft crash | Watch (msn.com)

 

Video shows Airborne with Cruise Wing. RAA registered.

 

Condolences to the family. Sad news.

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Text of the article:

 

A Beverley grandfather has died after the microlight aircraft he was in crashed in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt.

John Willson’s family had been watching the keen aviation enthusiast on a solo flight when the aircraft crashed shortly after 11am on Saturday onto his neighbour’s property in Beverley, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth.

 

Willson sustained critical injuries in the incident and died shortly after.

 

It is understood the 69-year-old pilot, who had two decades worth of flying experience, lost control of the microlight aircraft a short distance from the Wheatbelt town’s airstrip.

 

Willson’s daughter Hayley told Nine News Perth her father was a beloved member of the community and a keen aviation enthusiast.
“John was a brilliant musician and inspiration to his family,” she said.

 

The 69-year-old leaves behind his wife, Marlene, three daughters and four grandchildren.

 

WA Police Inspector Jason Beesley said it was a terrible situation for the family, who were present at the time.

Beesley said the community were shattered by the incident and would be rallying around the family.