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From Tasmania Police Police have formally suspended the search for a light plane, carrying two people and a dog, that went missing last month from northern Tasmania. Extensive search operations had been conducted for the missing plane since August 2 along the state's northern coastline, over the Furneaux islands group and extending into Bass Strait. A thorough review has been conducted on the Search and Rescue response, and no new search areas have been identified. As a result, the search for the missing light plane has been formally suspended. Gregory Vaughan, 72, and his partner Kim Worner, 66, from Deloraine, were in a light sport aircraft that took off from George Town airport about 12.45pm on Saturday, August 2. The plane did not arrive at its destination in central NSW as scheduled, and family members raised the alarm on the evening of August 2. Members of the missing couple’s family have been kept updated since the plane went missing and have been informed the search has been formally suspended. There is no evidence to suggest the circumstances of the missing plane are suspicious however, as with any missing persons case, police will continue to investigate any new information received in the hope of providing some closure for the family. If anyone locates any suspicious debris on land or on water, then please contact police on 131 444. Tasmania Police would like to thank all people that have assisted in the search or provided information to police.

Nothing Found https://www.police.tas.gov.au/news-events/media-releases/update-search-for-missing-light-plane-2/

Polair 72 is conducting another search today from Flinders Island to the North East coastline. Hoping that something is found Thoughts are with Family and Friends ‘RW

Received an email this morning from Avalon Airshow with pre sale tickets on sale for 5.5 hours. As in previous years I like to sit at the top of the back row on the Friday in the gold pass stands, Well they are on to me, $220 in 2023, now $295 isle seats are $270, all other seats are $245 No mention of access to Expo Marquees from 9.0am on the Friday Regards RW

Sad update About 6.20am this morning, Thursday 25 July 2024, police received report of a helicopter crash near Mount Anderson Station in Camballin. Early indications suggest two cattle mustering helicopters collided shortly after take-off. Both helicopters only had one person on board. Sadly, both pilots – a 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old man – died as a result of injuries received during the crash. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified and will conduct a transport safety investigation into the incident.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-25/helicopters-collide-wa-north-kimberley-camballin-chopper-crash/104141062 Emergency services are rushing to Camballin in WA's Kimberley region, where two helicopters have crashed. Police say the helicopters appear to have collided shortly after taking off near Mount Anderson Station about 6:20am WST.

From ASN https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/387847

Good Outcome from ABC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-13/plane-emergency-incident-newcastle-airport/103838786 A light plane has made a "textbook wheels-up" landing during an emergency at Newcastle airport. Emergency crews were on standby after the pilot reported the plane's landing gear had failed just before 10am. The aircraft had circled above for more than two hours before it made the landing at 12:18pm.

Sadly Dick passed away on the 3rd of May https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Rutan Blue Skies Dick RIP

Update from ABC A Victorian coroner has labelled allegations that Australia's largest administrator of pilots concealed its concerns about licensing a man who fatally crashed his plane "deeply troubling". An inquest into the death of light plane pilot Matthew Farrell began in January. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-01/matthew-farrell-pilot-death-inquest-hears-documents-withheld/103787962

The first Icon A5 in Australia is apparently set for imminent delivery Owner is asking for shareholders. Nothing comes up in rego search for VH-ICN I have a ramp to the river and a shed designed to fit a B206 and an A5, looks like the A5 space will be empty for the current future. https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/Amphibian-and-Floatplanes/10206/2023-Icon-A5-Certified-Edition-Shared-Ownership?utm_source=ListingID-10206&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=2023 Icon A5 Certified Edition Shared Ownership

From ASN https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/386671 The Legend 600 suffered damage from an unknown cause possibly a bird strike which fractured the vertical stabiliser resulting in loss of control. The pilot deployed the plane’s ballistic patachute to bring the plane down safely. The occupants were not injured but the plane suffered extensive damage contacting a tree on the landing.

Very sad to hear he has passed. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/bunbury-airport-plane-crash-pilot-dies-in-hospital/103545882 ABC update says CH801

Door plug found https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/alaska-airlines-boeing-737-max-9-door-plug-search-blowout/103292708

From ASN https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/343072