YLZI C208B runway overrun crash - Popinjay to the rescue??
Via ABC:
Plus, via 9News:
Still a bit unclear on the details, however the overlay depiction and commentary would seem to suggest a runway undershoot rather than an overrun?? Doesn't matter either way because according to Popinjay it was a collision with Terrain...
Via PJ HQ:
I note that at this stage this investigation is listed as a 'Short' and there was no bollocks press release contribution from Mr Attribution PJ, nor any notification on social media.
Hmm...wonder why not?
MTF...P2
Via ABC:
Quote:People injured after light plane crashes while taking off from Lizard Island on Great Barrier Reef
ABC Far North / By Holly Richardson and Meghan Dansie
Posted Mon 8 Jan 2024 at 10:55am Monday 8 Jan 2024 at 10:55am, updated Mon 8 Jan 2024 at 5:35pm
Two people are being treated for minor injuries at Cairns Base Hospital after a light aircraft crashed on a remote island in the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland Ambulance Service Acting Assistant Commissioner Brina Keating said a call for help was received around 7:30 on Monday morning after a plane taking off from Lizard Island's runway collided with trees and flipped.
She said nine adults and one 14-year-old girl were on board, with one adult sustaining a minor head injury and another a minor arm injury.
Those involved in the crash were brought to Cairns for treatment.(ABC Far North: Holly Richardson)
"All were walking — they were able to get out of the aircraft," she said.
"To walk away from something like that is incredible."
Two rescue helicopters and a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft were sent to the island, about 250 kilometres north of Cairns.
Ms Keating said the cause of the crash was being investigated, with access to the island challenging.
"We were on the scene quite quickly, with RFDS deploying first."
The Cairns Hospital and Health Service said all 10 patients were in a stable condition.
Plus, via 9News:
Still a bit unclear on the details, however the overlay depiction and commentary would seem to suggest a runway undershoot rather than an overrun?? Doesn't matter either way because according to Popinjay it was a collision with Terrain...
Via PJ HQ:
Quote:Collision with terrain involving Cessna 208, VH-NWJ, at Lizard Island, Queensland on 8 January 2024
The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving a Cessna 208, registered VH-NWJ, at Lizard Island, Queensland. on 8 January 2024.
During initial climb, the aircraft experienced engine issues and the pilot attempted to return to Lizard Island. During landing the aircraft collided with trees and came to rest inverted. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and there were reports of serious injuries among the occupants.
The evidence collection phase of the investigation will involve interviewing the pilot, witnesses, first responders and other involved parties, reviewing recorded data, maintenance records and the collection of other relevant evidence.
A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.
I note that at this stage this investigation is listed as a 'Short' and there was no bollocks press release contribution from Mr Attribution PJ, nor any notification on social media.
Hmm...wonder why not?
MTF...P2