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The first Icon A5 in Australia is apparently set for imminent delivery Owner is asking for shareholders. Nothing comes up in rego search for VH-ICN I have a ramp to the river and a shed designed to fit a B206 and an A5, looks like the A5 space will be empty for the current future. https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/Amphibian-and-Floatplanes/10206/2023-Icon-A5-Certified-Edition-Shared-Ownership?utm_source=ListingID-10206&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=2023 Icon A5 Certified Edition Shared Ownership

From ASN https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/386671 The Legend 600 suffered damage from an unknown cause possibly a bird strike which fractured the vertical stabiliser resulting in loss of control. The pilot deployed the plane’s ballistic patachute to bring the plane down safely. The occupants were not injured but the plane suffered extensive damage contacting a tree on the landing.

Very sad to hear he has passed. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/bunbury-airport-plane-crash-pilot-dies-in-hospital/103545882 ABC update says CH801

Door plug found https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/alaska-airlines-boeing-737-max-9-door-plug-search-blowout/103292708

From ASN https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/343072

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-31/horse-hit-by-plane-dies-after-crash-during-take-off/102667574

In the news today sadly the horse was put down, so not so funny after all.

Do you mean PEDALS ?

Think they should rewrite this part He said it was too late to abort the landing, and the 1985 Mooney M20 landed on its undercarriage and skidded 50 metres before coming to a standstill.

From ABC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-16/robbie-katter-landing-gear-mishap-mount-isa-airport/102352756 North Queensland MP Robbie Katter says he has had a big "wake-up call" after he forgot to put the landing gear down on his plane, moments before landing at Mount Isa Airport.

Reports coming in of a 737 crashed in Western Australia, Other firefighting aircraft from nearby, doused the burning 737 & pilots were saved. https://7news.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/firefighting-aircraft-crashes-in-was-great-southern-c-9671802

Latest reports state P-63 may have hit a drone https://eurasiantimes.com/mid-air-horror-did-us-b-17-bomber-p-63-kingcobra-collide/

Second black box found https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-28/second-black-box-found-from-china-eastern-airlines/100940364

Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year. I will have a quite moment on Christmas Day thinking of fellow aviators that have passed during the year, thinking of their family’s as well. (Miss you Sandra, Deb & Nicki) Maybe even raise a glass of wine (I won’t be flying) Fly Safe Regards RW

Reports filtered through yesterday 8th of December that a Par Avion Islander was missing in Tasmania’s South West National Park on it’s way to Melaleuca with only the pilot on board. During the day search aircraft failed to find the Islander due to poor weather in the area. The Westpac Rescue helicopter had dropped 3 Police search crew & an Ambulance paramedic into the South West National Park area around 5.00pm.They have direction finding equipment to locate the beacon”. Sadly an early morning report from ABC Wreckage of missing plane found in Tasmania, pilot presumed dead WWW.ABC.NET.AU Search and rescue police say the plane's sole occupant, the pilot, could not have survived the crash. Thoughts are with the pilots family, friends, rescue personnel, Shannon & all at Par Avion RW

I believe a private operator has a PC-24 on order here in Tasmania. Looking forward to seeing & hearing it soon. Regards RW

Just wanted to let forum members know that pre-sale Gold pass tickets to Avalon Airshow go on sale Monday 8th October. Available from Ticketmaster. I have also contacted ICON re the A5 The reply was “As of current, we can’t deliver / ship an ICON A5 to Australia; because of this we are going to hold off on the Avalon 2019 air show. Once we are able to fly in Australia, we would love to partner up” Fly Safe RW

No disrespects to our drought stricken farmers, But I have just heard the news that all Hay Bales have been recalled, Apparently someone has found a needle in a Hay Stack RW:rotary:

Sadly Debbie has passed away after a short battle with cancer on 26th August 2018. A memorial gathering will be held at Cranbourne Airfield at a date to be announced. Fly high Debb Blue Skies forever Sympathy to family and friends Regards RW

Nice aircraft Good to see the seating is 2 abreast Regards RW

Michael will be in Devonport (Tasmania) this Friday 24th of August. The documentary Voyage of the Southern Sun will be shown at 6:30pm at the Cmax cinema. Niblies, drinks provided, cost $23 also a Q & A with Michael. Regards RW

Sad news from the icon Facebook page Here is the statement ICON Aircraft CEO Kirk Hawkins sent to our customers about today’s accident: “It is with great sadness that I write this. Earlier today, two ICON Employees were killed in an A5 accident while flying at Lake Berryessa, CA. We have no details on the cause of the accident right now and the names of the victims have not been released publicly. The NTSB and FAA have been notified and ICON will be working closely with them to fully support their investigation.... See more

Hi Doc Clicked on the link and got the same message as you. So nothing saved Regards RW