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All that video shows is some muppet wrecking a perfectly good airplane.

And the colour and texture majes them look flat

Sorry Helipilot you might be correct. "Plane (was) flying above the turf farm here, and it’s gone into a bit of a spiral and crashed into the middle of the turf farm," Inspector Brown said.

Unfortunately I think that might just be traffic marks from the paramedics and helpers trying to assist

That turf farm is far from flat. It is really undulating and would be very deceiving in the event of a emergency landing. They are saying it was registered to a company in Springfield, the USQ Aviation dept is in Springfield

ATSB confirmed it was a wildlife strike, SUPRISE SUPRISE. On 11 July 2017, a SOCATA TB-10 Tobago aircraft collided with an object at approximately 6.30pm during its final approach at Parafield Airport in South Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) commenced an investigation and swabs were taken of the damaged area on the leading edge of the right wing. Those swabs were tested for DNA by the Australian Museum, and the results have established that the object struck was a grey-headed flying fox. This finding is consistent with the known behaviours of flying foxes, who can travel up to 50 kilometres from their roosts to feed at night. As a result of this evidence, the ATSB is discontinuing its investigation, concluding the cause of the incident was wildlife strike. Chief Commissioner Greg Hood said wildlife strike was the most common occurrence reported to the ATSB. “Last year there was a total of 1954 incidents and accidents involving aircraft collisions with wildlife reported to the ATSB. Our research has found that bats and flying foxes, swallows and martins, kites, and lapwings and plovers are the most commonly struck type of flying animal. “We will continue to provide information to pilots, aerodrome and airline operators, regulators, and other aviation industry participants on managing the risks associated with bird and animal strikes as part of our focus on improving transport safety.” The Chief Commissioner also acknowledged the work of the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics within the Australian Museum in analysing the samples and delivering its final report to the ATSB.

Maybe a reliable whiteness, my father is a 747 captain and wouldn't know a thing about drones

Aircraft travelling at what 60knts minimum with a aluminium leading edge hits a drone with sharp edges and spinning props and it leaves a smooth dent with no sharp edges, seriously?...

I would be $100 that it wasn't a drone.

Wouldn't it be the case that all,those spools are actually connected so if you break one, they all stop. This gets done with race boats fitted with jet engines for the event of catastrophic engine failure. A bypass jet engines only difference is the front drives a big ass fan so that would have more drag

Is the pilot in the first video the pilot in question?

Low flyer I was referring to the video of the passenger without the seatbelt doing a negative g manoeuvre. I never questioned the pilots capability just the stupid decisions made in that video. Mate you can stand up on your pedestal all you want but that video speaks for itself. And coming from someone who has as much experience as you do (so you keep telling us) has a experience pilot never made a mistake. EVERYONE can make a mistake and anyone who says they can't a more ignorant then intelegent.

I don't think there is any doubt with the video though just sayin

You can't fake the fact yet another jabidoo has been "forced to do a outlanding"

I've been called a dead root before but I'm still here:roflmao:

It's definitely a great looking plane

Sad outcome. RIP and I wish you clear skies

Those steep descents will get you every time lol.

Qld plane crashes due to 'mechanical fault' You have to love the reporting "They put down heavily otherwise known as a crash landing" I cannot honestly understand how journalist with a Uni Degree can be so simple. Good to see the two guys get out unscathed.

The reporter on a later update also mentioned that they were unaware where the pilots would be staying the night after their near death experience .

I heard it was the new owner

Something tells me the mess the wreckage is in might have a lot to do with the rescue personnel aswell. In the video you can see the tail up in the air yet the photos it's on the ground and the wings are nicely placed alongside the fuse. RIP to those involved

Interesting read

I think anybody that laughs at that is more of a fool. Lights have no downside to them (except maybe power drain) and can only make things safer. It's the same for motorbikes, yes cars still hit them but it was worse back in the day when the headlights could be turned off. I would fit wingtip lights as well if I could

David you forgot the autograph from the ATSB investigating officer