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Civil Aviation => Aircraft Movements => Topic started by: gadwall58 on November 17, 2017, 02:45:01 PM

Title: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: gadwall58 on November 17, 2017, 02:45:01 PM

Just heard about a collision near Aylesbury, Bucks, between a fixed-wing and a helicopter.  Thames Valley Police attending and say first action is preservation of life.

Thoughts with all involved and for a happy outcome.

Title: Re: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: EGAD89 on November 17, 2017, 03:34:08 PM

"Both aircraft involved in the mid-air collision near Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, came from Wycombe Air Park, near High Wycombe, a spokesman confirmed.
The airstrip is located around 20 miles south of the crash site."

Flying together or pure coincidence?

A few news outlets reporting the worst.

Title: Re: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: Sonic Boom on November 17, 2017, 03:45:25 PM

More on the story here.

http://uk.businessinsider.com/a-helicopter-and-a-plane-have-reportedly-crashed-over-buckinghamshire-2017-11?utm_source=upday&utm_medium=referral

Title: Re: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: jasT1981 on November 17, 2017, 04:48:02 PM

The fixed wing aircraft seems to be Cessna 152, G-WACG.

Title: Re: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: gadwall58 on November 17, 2017, 05:04:00 PM

Thanks for the updates.

Title: Re: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: jasT1981 on November 17, 2017, 08:38:22 PM

Helicopter was Guimbal Cabri G2  G-JAMM. Sadly all 4 involved have died according to reports.

Title: Re: Collision - 17 November 2017
Post by: acw347 on November 17, 2017, 08:44:09 PM

The pilot of the cabri was a true gentleman. He took me for my instructor course and my first instructor renewal.