Orange airport accident

[kaz3g]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-15/two-seriously-injured-in-light-plane-crashes-at-orange-airport/9764648

 

 

[alf jessup]

Hope they recover from their injuries

 

Alway sad to read or hear about accidents in the hobby we all share a passion for.

 

 

[red750]

The aircraft has, amazingly, been reported as a Cirrus SR-22. (Not a Cessna.) Report here:

 

https://au.news.yahoo.com/trainee-pilot-instructed-critical-condition-plane-crash-132256744.html

 

Edit: Went back to the earlier report, and they got it right, too. What is happening???

 

 

[Birdseye]

Any airport emergency services at Orange or do they rely on the town brigade?

 

 

[giantkingsquid]

No on airport services.

 

 

[Oscar]

The aircraft has, amazingly, been reported as a Cirrus SR-22. (Not a Cessna.) Report here:https://au.news.yahoo.com/trainee-pilot-instructed-critical-condition-plane-crash-132256744.html

 

Edit: Went back to the earlier report, and they got it right, too. What is happening???

Possibly, the very large number of SR-22s that have crashed has finally impinged onto the media consciousness?

 

 

[Guest extralite]

What a load of croc Oscar. Would you like to post the accident rate per flying hour in last 5 years? Its low...and considering they are often flown IFR in the USA by private pilots ..very low. 

 

 

[Downunder]

News "graphic" on TV showed what looked like a stall on Base-final turn.....

 

One news says BOTH experienced pilots.    https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/05/16/12/32/plane-crash-orange-pilot

 

Another says trainee pilot...   http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-16/orange-plane-crash-pilot-instructor-identified/9766718

 

Any airport emergency services at Orange or do they rely on the town brigade?

As per second article.

Superintendent Taylor said it was "very lucky" that the Toll Rescue Helicopter crew, based at the airport, were in their hangar 300 metres away at the time of the accident and were able to respond immediately.