This aircraft is:
Retractable gear;
Twin Engine;
HP: 210/200 (two different ratings due to available engines used in this construction);
Seats: Five (pilot/copilot up front; 3 pax)
Crashed today after takeoff - Seven passengers have been taken to hospital after a pilot was forced to executed an emergency landing moments after taking off from Barwon Heads airport in Victoria.
I purchased this plane brand new in 1979 from Hayward Beachcraft, Haward CA. I and the salesman flew to Los Angels, picked up the plane, and flew back to Hayward. At the time, I had zero-hour flying time, and I took my training in her. If memories serve me, I put in about 400 hours.
I aquired the plane in 2021, from Merredin W.A.
It was an ex China Southern Plane, it was mostly complete but had a few parts missing for use on other aircraft to keep them going.
Parts missing included, Propellor, Cylinders and Pistons, Aileron Operating levers, Trim Piiot bracket, Co-Pilots seat base.
I managed to get all the parts required from Grob, or the Royal Aero Club at Jandakot.
Rainbow Aircraft Maintenace got it going, and I am happily flying it in the Denmark and Albany region.
Hello Sally Martzall...
You don't know me Mark Bright, But I was one of the original Co-Owners of your Grumman AA5B Tiger I believe you may have recently sold? My brothers and I (CasKade Swimming Pools) bought that plane brand new thru McKenzie Flying Services in Eugene, Oregon Apr. 1978... We added the first King KNS-80 RNAV sold in the state of Ore. when it was created by King, also added the Century 2 axis auto pilot and various other electronics... I logged around 400hrs in that plane before our business split up, and I loved every minute flying it out of Eugene to places all over the west coast and as far east as Boise, Idaho!
It's really nice to see it still flying after 44yrs now and I would love to hear from you personally, if you read this or regosearch will pass on my Email markabright @ msn dot com
This aircraft was operated by Missionary Aviation Fellowship-North Australia from the mid 70's to around the late 1980's (from memory) based in Gove, Northern Territory. It was possibly the first Cessna U206F operated by MAF in North East Arnhemland? I also had the opportunity to fly it on a number of occasions, in my capacity as Chief Engineer, and holding a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), usually in relation to maintenance check flights. I was previously endorsed on the Cessna 206 Series, when I was based at the MAF Training Base, MAF-Air Services P/L in Ballarat Vic.
I was the passenger in this airplane when it crashed on 9/4/1976. As we were rotating on takeoff. The engine started loosing power. We made it about 1/3 of a mile from the Lake Elmo Airport and went down in a corn field. We stalled about 20 feet above the corn and struck the ground at a 45 degree nose down and wings level. The impact shoved the motor into the firewall fuel tank causing it to rupture and catch on fire. We climbed out of the aircraft and ran away. About 10 seconds later. The fuel tank exploded destroying the cockpit of the aircraft. I credit the pilot for maintaining control all the way to the ground which saved our lives.
The ATSB has commenced an investigation into the collision with terrain involving an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, registered VH-XWD, near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022.
In the morning, VH-XWD departed the Batman Park heliport on a charter flight to Tocumwal, with the pilot and 4 passengers on board. Another helicopter from the operator was also conducting the same flight in company. While en route, the pilot of the second helicopter lost contact with VH-XWD and notified their company. Soon after, a search and rescue operation was commenced. VH-XWD was subsequently located around midday, having collided with terrain near Mount Disappointment. The pilot and passengers sustained fatal injuries, and the helicopter was destroyed.
The evidence collection phase of the investigation will include examination of the wreckage by ATSB investigators, and the collection of other relevant evidence, including interviews with key involved parties, recorded data, weather information, witness reports, and pilot and maintenance records.
A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties so appropriate safety action can be taken.
Je me rappelle avoir piloté cet avion-là, le Cessna-150 Cf-WHW à l'école de pilotage Bernard Crétaigne
de l'aéroport de Sherbrooke en 1969 ou 1970; j'ai fait mon premier solo à bord du WHW. Et je me rappelle aussi quand j'ai fait mon premier cross-country solo à Québec, les contrôleurs de l'aéroport avaient bien du fun en entendant l'immatriculation de l'avion quand je les avais contactés pour les
procédures d'atterrissage. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il était devenu après la fin de mon cours.
Care to share what your getting up to with that strange zig-zag flight path you left departing from Jandakot airpot heading up north of the river reaching Jindalee, then turning around to head back to Jandakot airpot again to land.
Cataloguing some VERY old B&W photos including some old aircraft which I believe may have been taken at an air pageant at Old Bar (mid north coast of NSW) in 1930. A few full/partial registrations are visible, VH UYM amongst them. Is anyone able to confirm that I am on the right track re date of photograph please?. Happy for you to email me directly willchap50@gmail.com. Will attempt to uploaded a pic of aircraft in question to this site. Thanks. Bill Chapman
I did my first solo in N9890B Aug 1964, 57 years ago. I would love to make contact with the owner.
tlooft@earthlink.net Maybe able to share some pictures from back in the day.
Hi Big Al. I belong to Parair at Parafield and our first plane in the early 70's was a Victa VH-BWG.
Just wondering if you could provide more details of this plane around that time. Thanks.
Unique Guppy conversion aircraft. At Bournemouth. Needs preservation as the only surviviving CL44
I was the last Flight Engineer qualified on this aircraft.
Now known as Freedom One and paying tribute to all military veterans across the United States. N500WR has also received a new paint job for this purpose
This is the twin I got my US multi-engine rating on. Took her all over the place. Visiting family in Batavia, NY, she has seen the Niagara Falls lots of time. Wonder how she looks now. Still white and green, with fake black stripes on wing edge pretending to be de-icer?
This aircraft was meticulously built and flown by my father in 2002. It was sold in the fall of 2020. The buyer disassembled the aircraft, trailered it across states, and reassembled it. It is not known if it was flows after reassembly. The buyer was not a certified aircraft mechanic.
I discovered this plane on the side of a country road outside of Paris, Texas is a dilapidated state. I did some research on its history and found this web page about it. Here's my post if you interested: <a href="https://matthewtrader.com/photos-abandoned-airplane-pro-air-martin-404-in-paris-texas"
I owned this nice B for many years (and miss her). Flew her all over Can and USA and on skis for a short while. While float ready I never flew on water,
I did the upgrades to the 0-300-d engine, many other mods mostly cosmetic in nature.
Did an even trade for a C182F for more speed and range.
ELN was not assembled in Australia - the holder assembled it at American Legend's factory in Sulphur Springs, TX, USA using their AL-18 Factory Build Assist Program
Hi, Used to own this nice bird. Did many mods on her and even the paint job.
She was once a military liaison plane assigned to an air vice marshal.
Probably the only 24 volt of that vintage. Long range tanks, flap gap seals, stall leading edges etc.
Prior to my owning she was an air cadet bird. She and I traveled many miles.
I got her in an even trade for a C 170B that I owned. as the B buyer wanted to go floats and my 170 was factory a float kit bird.
Nice bird, enjoy.
I'd like to own this aircraft. I now own and fly a 1965 Mooney M20E, with added turbo, but the idea of pressurisation is very tempting. Is it for sale?
Hi there. If you re-read the EPA Victoria noise regulations, you'll see the following Prohibited times: "Monday to Friday before 7 am or after 8 pm. Weekends and public holidays before 9 am or after 8 pm". So your today's (Sunday) 8:30am flight was a shameful act of disrespect towards the residents.
I was the owner of this aircraft for many years. I flew it mostly over Texada Island in the Georgia Straight off the airport runway as I was the Manager. I was a beautiful place to fly all day long as there were no thermals and the air was always smooth. I put several hundred hours on it before I moved back to Alberta. Due to an unfortunate accident I was no longer able to foot launch. I sold it back to the Manufacturer in absolutely mint condition several years ago. I really do miss it. I am now making Plans to build a RotorMobile.
Mike Bolch
This aircraft resides at YCEM Coldstream in Victoria and flies regularly. Jointly owned by Chris Ashdowne and Mike Welsh both members of the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia and the Coldstream Flyers Club.
Purchased in February 2016 from Keith Morgan of Victoria, it is kept in show condition and has won three awards since then including Best Contemporary Aircraft in the GA category at the 2017 Avalon Airshow.
In 2006 it was fully restored by Scott Taberner and Keith Morgan with zero timed engine by Jimmy Williams of Albury NSW.
Used to be flown by a big fellow called Peter who had a stutter, laying 1080 poison baits for wild dog control, they used to drop them through a chute through the floor from memory.
C-GYYB Bush Caddy L-164 Le 15 décembre 2019 à Beaver Lake B.C. CA. Lors d'un d'écollage sur skis sur le terrain du propriétaire une des ailes est entré en contact avec un arbre, les contrôles on été détruits et l'avion a fini sa course dans un boisé et a subi des dommages substantiels, le pilote a pas été blessé.
as of dec 2019 , stored at wangaratta YWGT. flat front tyre, heavy dust coating and cobwebs all around airframe and engine.
SAD sight for what looks like a nice Stationair 8
Salut Dirk, est-il possible pour toi de spécifier quels sont les modèles d'avions, ou tes photos ont été prise et pour quel évènement? Cela serais intéressant de savoir. Merci Le Commandant.
This helicopter featured in the Discovery Channel series 'Opal Hunters' (2019) as a cattle rancher called Stoney came to visit the Opel Hunters at their claim near Cloncurry.
I flew a Cherokee Arrow during late summer and in to the fall of 1974. I leased the aircraft from Crow Aviation at Toledo Express Airport, Toledo, OH. Registration N44458. Great plane. Many happy hours in the air (northern Ohio and the lower peninsula of Michigan. Came real close to buying the plane.
Can you share how you did?
Thank you
le commandant
Retractable gear;
Twin Engine;
HP: 210/200 (two different ratings due to available engines used in this construction);
Seats: Five (pilot/copilot up front; 3 pax)
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le commandant
Since 2021
RR1, 30139 Range Road 12
Carstairs, Alberta
T0M0N0
Canada
It was an ex China Southern Plane, it was mostly complete but had a few parts missing for use on other aircraft to keep them going.
Parts missing included, Propellor, Cylinders and Pistons, Aileron Operating levers, Trim Piiot bracket, Co-Pilots seat base.
I managed to get all the parts required from Grob, or the Royal Aero Club at Jandakot.
Rainbow Aircraft Maintenace got it going, and I am happily flying it in the Denmark and Albany region.
You don't know me Mark Bright, But I was one of the original Co-Owners of your Grumman AA5B Tiger I believe you may have recently sold? My brothers and I (CasKade Swimming Pools) bought that plane brand new thru McKenzie Flying Services in Eugene, Oregon Apr. 1978... We added the first King KNS-80 RNAV sold in the state of Ore. when it was created by King, also added the Century 2 axis auto pilot and various other electronics... I logged around 400hrs in that plane before our business split up, and I loved every minute flying it out of Eugene to places all over the west coast and as far east as Boise, Idaho!
It's really nice to see it still flying after 44yrs now and I would love to hear from you personally, if you read this or regosearch will pass on my Email markabright @ msn dot com
Sincerely, Mark Bright
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_McGraw_III
The ATSB has commenced an investigation into the collision with terrain involving an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, registered VH-XWD, near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022.
In the morning, VH-XWD departed the Batman Park heliport on a charter flight to Tocumwal, with the pilot and 4 passengers on board. Another helicopter from the operator was also conducting the same flight in company. While en route, the pilot of the second helicopter lost contact with VH-XWD and notified their company. Soon after, a search and rescue operation was commenced. VH-XWD was subsequently located around midday, having collided with terrain near Mount Disappointment. The pilot and passengers sustained fatal injuries, and the helicopter was destroyed.
The evidence collection phase of the investigation will include examination of the wreckage by ATSB investigators, and the collection of other relevant evidence, including interviews with key involved parties, recorded data, weather information, witness reports, and pilot and maintenance records.
A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties so appropriate safety action can be taken.
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Dasher was here....
de l'aéroport de Sherbrooke en 1969 ou 1970; j'ai fait mon premier solo à bord du WHW. Et je me rappelle aussi quand j'ai fait mon premier cross-country solo à Québec, les contrôleurs de l'aéroport avaient bien du fun en entendant l'immatriculation de l'avion quand je les avais contactés pour les
procédures d'atterrissage. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il était devenu après la fin de mon cours.
2 souls onboard
1 fatality (passenger)
4 souls lost
tlooft@earthlink.net Maybe able to share some pictures from back in the day.
Just wondering if you could provide more details of this plane around that time. Thanks.
I was the last Flight Engineer qualified on this aircraft.
Used as a glider tug.
I did the upgrades to the 0-300-d engine, many other mods mostly cosmetic in nature.
Did an even trade for a C182F for more speed and range.
It was my fathers' airplane at one time
Any interest in selling?
Jason Campsall
airstripmusic@mac.com
705-794-5172
I went to see this plane that is for sale in Texas. There is no FORM 337 for Garmin 750 and 430.
She was once a military liaison plane assigned to an air vice marshal.
Probably the only 24 volt of that vintage. Long range tanks, flap gap seals, stall leading edges etc.
Prior to my owning she was an air cadet bird. She and I traveled many miles.
I got her in an even trade for a C 170B that I owned. as the B buyer wanted to go floats and my 170 was factory a float kit bird.
Nice bird, enjoy.
its literally an Ambulance.
emergency services > your sleep
Mike Bolch
Purchased in February 2016 from Keith Morgan of Victoria, it is kept in show condition and has won three awards since then including Best Contemporary Aircraft in the GA category at the 2017 Avalon Airshow.
In 2006 it was fully restored by Scott Taberner and Keith Morgan with zero timed engine by Jimmy Williams of Albury NSW.
https://youtu.be/T03OquL3sIs
jetgriff
Invercargill
New Zealand
jetgriff
Invercargill
New Zealand
le commandant
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Dasher was here....
SAD sight for what looks like a nice Stationair 8
fly low? youre gunna go...
Currently based at Mt Barker, West Australia.
fisher2fisher
Merci
Le Commandant.