2 missing after plane crash NW NSW

[Guest Crezzi]

Two missing after plane crash | National News | News.com.au

[Student Pilot]

Just heard they found them and after winching down from a chopper one is deceased. Took a while to find them, the position given was near Glen Innes, they found the wreck SW of Tamworth. There has been no mention of a distress beacon, new or old. Might have made the difference if found last night or earlier today.

 

 

[Guest bateo]

Very Sad, The weather at the time in Mudgee was quite poor, and the terrain over the ranges where the aircraft was found is very rugged and is at a high altitude, quite often without a IFR rating, it is a dangerous route around that Coolah tops area. I often divert out to Coona to minimise the risk of getting caught in cloud. Never-the-less, not a good start to the holiday season for aviation.

 

 

[Guest bateo]

Just spoke with contacts of the Pilot,he is in critical condition at Westmead Hospital, Passenger deceased onsite with head injuries.

 

Unknown of the cause of the accident as yet.

 

 

[bushpilot]

Very Sad, The weather at the time in Mudgee was quite poor, and the terrain over the ranges where the aircraft was found is very rugged and is at a high altitude, quite often without a IFR rating, it is a dangerous route around that Coolah tops area. I often divert out to Coona to minimise the risk of getting caught in cloud. Never-the-less, not a good start to the holiday season for aviation.

I agree with Sam; when I've flown in the area, I stay well West of the high country.. Although the VH guys usually dont worry as much about over-flying tiger country.

 

Also, it's always hard to fathom why pilots fly lower than the known terrain.. I guess they are attempting to stay under crud and remain VFR.. but it happens way too often.

 

And, in this case, there would have been the pressure of getting home for Xmas Eve dinner with the family.. Very sad ineed.