planedriver Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Two people are feared dead after a Tiger Moth plane crashed into the sea off Queensland's South Stradbroke Island. The crash has left a trail of debris and fuel in the water and at least four choppers are searching for any signs of survivors. The plane crashed into the water about 300 metres off the island, at about 12.30pm (AEST) on Monday. The two-seater plane is owned by Gold Coast-based operator Tiger Moth Joy Rides, which offers scenic flights and aerobatic flights including barrel rolls, loop the loops and other manoeuvres. Spokesman Jeff Stillman told AAP that the company was still trying to work what had happened. "We're not real good mate, look we don't have the information as yet, we don't really now what's going on," he told AAP. "We're all very worried about all the occupants of the plane." Water police are also heading to the scene to assist the air search. Not looking good at this stage, but hope they managed to survive the ordeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZoos Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thats sickening. hoping the best for all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 That's truly tragic. Such an icon of the Gold Coast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlegg Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 That's truly tragic.Such an icon of the Gold Coast. Now why would someone think that this is funny??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Yes I was wondering the same............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Pretty easy to inadvertently hit the wrong icon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Well I am hoping that was the case................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 that's what's left of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Was that the red one with the silver nose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit12 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Used to love watching the Tigers over the Gold Coast. Now love watching them over Williamstown. Fingers crossed for a good outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroman Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Was that the red one with the silver nose? Silver with a red nose. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thats so sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The worst news http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-17/search-resumes-for-two-people-in-crashed-biplane/5160608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I don't understand our media's inconsistencies. An aircraft executes a perfect landing after an engine failure, and it has "crashed". This one "ditches", and is in small fragments, even after they were told it hit the water at high speed, which a tiger would certainly not be if it were "ditching" . A small thing, I know, but hearing that it ditched, gives hope of survival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Reporters are not knowledgeable about aviation terminology. I think the print media are under stress these days. . Need a few good eyewitness reports to understand what happened with things like this otherwise you have little to go on. Always sad when an occasion that should be a fun event goes bad. I always regarded the DH 82 as a very safe plane with plenty of strength to do this sort of thing.. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 A lot of old blokes were strong when they were younger too Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 LOL, Yeah. Well I might not be as strong, but there is no match for old age and treachery . Properly maintained an old DH 82 is probably as strong or even stronger than the original frame. Hit the water at speed and the strength is of little relevance. Bloody sad to lose folks in that manner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 It's a sad old world, made even sadder when the pretty pictures of the happy french passenger start hitting the TV. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 A very good chance they will find out just went wrong as they have located a GoPro camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Then you have your witness. Amazing how often this available technology fills in the gaps. I hope they do find the cause. At least something is attained out of a sad occurrence. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Especially if it was structural failure that could lead to the prevention of similar in other Tiger Moths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 There was another one they blamed on the pilot where there was a control (rudder) failure. You may recall. I'm not suggesting any commonality, but I don't like the pilots copping it when they are not around to defend themselves Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I was wondering about the main spar problem from some years ago. Sounds like this one was worked reasonably hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 There is no reason to put a lot of "G" on them, but any worked aeroplane needs checking. Think some people pull the bolts into the wood. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Did a full-on aero ride one afternoon with Tigermoth Pete at Shute Harbor . Must admit I was quite impressed with what the old Tiger could do in the right hands. Did give me a lot of respect at the time for the aircraft and its structure...........Maj.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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