Another accident today

[Admin]

THE pilot of an ultralight single-seater plane has had a lucky escape when the aircraft burst into flames after crashing at an airstrip at Northam.

 

Police said the 43-year-old man had been taken by helicopter to Royal Perth Hospital with minor burns and spinal injuries after the ultralight crashed shortly after take-off at the Northam airstrip, 96km east of Perth, at 2.45pm today.

 

Inspector Trevor Davis said the plane was reported to have lost power after taking off and crashed 50m from the runway before it burst into flames.

 

The pilot was pulled out by ground staff and conveyed to Perth with minor burns and spinal injuries,'' he said.

 

 

[Guest Fred Bear]

THE pilot of an ultralight single seater plane had a lucky escape when the aircraft burst into flames after crashing at an airstrip in Western Australia.

 

Police said the 43-year-old man had been airlifted by a helicopter to Royal Perth Hospital with minor burns and spinal injuries after the ultralight crashed shortly after take-off at the Northam airstrip, 96km east of Perth, at 2.45pm today (WST).

 

Inspector Trevor Davis said the plane was reported to have lost power after taking off and crashed 50m from the runway before it burst into flames.

 

"The pilot was pulled out by ground staff and conveyed to Perth with minor burns and spinal injuries," he said.

 

Local police said the man, from the southern Perth suburb of Casuarina, was at an "aviation get-together" where a number of aero-enthusiasts were believed to be at an inaugural event.

 

 

[pudestcon]

WA accident at Northam

 

Yes it's been very sad and cause for concern regarding the spate of light aircraft accidents recently.

 

Here is the latest I could find on the WA accident in Northam yesterday http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=29246

 

Condolences to the families of the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.

 

We need to be always vigilant and put safety first.

 

Pud

 

 

[Mick]

A very sad incident and a lucky escape. Hope the pilot makes a full recovery.

 

Congratulations to those on the ground who acted so quickly and selflessly to assist the injured pilot. I have nothing but admiration for them.

 

Just have to wish the media would get their facts straight. This was not an "ultralight", nor a "Recreational Aircraft". The photo's show a VH rego on the aircraft. I believe the BD-5 cannot be registered RAAus as it's stall speed is too high.

 

Not wanting to point fingers, after all we are all aviators. It just bugs the hell out of me the way the media sensationalises this sort of thing. :;)1:

 

RAAus flying does not need to suffer from bad press that is so mis-informed.