Spin Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Not good:sad:, here's hoping for a positive outcome. A small plane has crashed in ranges near Toowoomba in southeast Queensland. A biplane crashed into bush near Table Top Mountain, near Toowoomba, about 5.20pm (AEST) on Sunday, a RACQ Careflight spokesman said. RACQ Careflight crews are at the scene checking on survivors. "We believe there were two people on board," the spokesman said. "We have winched down to assess the survivors." It was not immediately known if the plane was involved in any search and rescue activities connected to the Queensland floods. from ninemsn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Oh no I hope it wasn't this biplane http://www.darlingdownstigermoths.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Update, Careflight paramedics confirmed 1 person escaped crashed aircraft unaided, second person trapped and is being treated in situ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Yeah David, being a biplane does cut down the possibilities. Several others around that neighbourhood though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingVizsla Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The ABC news has added the following:- The biplane crashed upside down into bushland near Table Top Mountain ... One person managed to free themselves from the wreckage and has minor injuries, but the other is still trapped and has a head injury. A Careflight helicopter is at the scene checking on the passengers, and firefighters are approaching the crash site on foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I was out walking my dogs and heard the helo and saw it on/near tabletop on sunset, I hope they get everyone out OK. At the time, I thought it was just the AJs wasting some fuel/building hours. Its a bad place to crash as tabletop is one track in/out and super steep sides covered in basalt boulders. Its going to cost a packet to recover the wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 According to news reports and the wrinkled plum, it was a Tiger Moth, no rego disclosed as yet. Pilot and passenger both survived.:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottw Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Oh no I hope it wasn't this biplane http://www.darlingdownstigermoths.com.au/ Hi DM1 I can confirm at this time that it was indeed Tiger Moth VH-WHW And from all reports both gents are OK considering . Cheers Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Oh noOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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