BLA82 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Just saw the 10 news that a light plane has crashed in bush land near the Logan Motorway, it looks like the pilot has walked away which is good to hear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwork Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Jabiru, J230 D Good Outcome, ASN is an excellent site if you have not looked at it before! Regards R W http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=158322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yup, reported engine failure Jabby 230 24 registered, 67 year pilot was on his way to Archerfield. Crashed in a heavily timbered area. He didn't even get a scratch, airframe looks in good condition considering were it ended up.(See post and photo above) No news on what caused the failure at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Surprisingly small amount of damage considering the nature of the terrain. I wouldn't like to put it down there. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Bloody weak those nose wheels aren't they 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Great news he's ok. Say what you like about jabs, but man they are strong!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yup, reported engine failure Jabby 230 24 registered, 67 year pilot was on his way to Archerfield. Crashed in a heavily timbered area. He didn't even get a scratch, airframe looks in good condition considering were it ended up.(See post and photo above) No news on what caused the failure at this stage. Dazza, you made a spelling mistake .........!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Great news he's ok. Say what you like about jabs, but man they are strong!!! It used to said that Landcruiser station wagons were strong too, which is why they were easier to died in when something went wrong. Jabirus must have something else going for them too, being strong just passes more of the force on to the fragile occupants, do they have crumple zones under the seats? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not that im aware of. Actually the lack of structure under the seat has always caused concern for me. That being said, there is a long history of engine failures in Jabs and an almost equally long list of survivals. Looking that the scrub he went down in, I would have thought at least an injury, but he came out well. Good on him!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Dazza, you made a spelling mistake .........!!!! Bugger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 looks like the smallish tree broke the descent, judging by the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 It used to said that Landcruiser station wagons were strong too, which is why they were easier to died in when something went wrong. Jabirus must have something else going for them too, being strong just passes more of the force on to the fragile occupants, do they have crumple zones under the seats? Being strong , rigid , and impact absorbing strength are not the same thing . My seat was all fractured , took the crash load evenly The jabs have 4 in foam under the seats . Cert. requirements . I can speak from Experiance that this works 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Having the largish engine in the front helps too. There is no effective crumple zone specifically designed into a small plane, but a fair bit of the front would deform, temporarily or permanently at impact. Hitting trees with both wings at the same time, is a good idea if you can manage it. Inertia reel seat belts are good too. Soft surfaces on the dash and areas you may contact also reduces injury. The faster you are going , the less chance of survival. It might have washed off speed in the tops of the trees and then fell to where it is. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Under the seats is the fibreglass cross beam that carries the loads from the wing struts - that beam is very strong and would take a lot of breaking. I think the structure under the seats is fine :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 depends where you hit the trees, up high slows you down as the trees have a lot of give. down low not so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Crickey, Avocet. What were you carrying in the back when you crashed? It looks like a quad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Crickey, Avocet. What were you carrying in the back when you crashed? It looks like a quad. Yamaha 100 beewee Check out thread : avocet flys again .for the full story Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Gee I hope I am as lucky as the Jabiru guy if I ever come down in trees like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 The Gee I hope I am as lucky as the Jabiru guy if I ever come down in trees like that. It has been said that we make our own luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Crickey, Avocet. What were you carrying in the back when you crashed? It looks like a quad. Crashed his aircraft then rode off into the night...... . Alan. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I know! I know! I`m going to offend someone and probably cop S@&t, but man! I`m sick of seeing guys going down into terain like that. Of course I`m glad the guy is OK but it doesn`t change my point of view. Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I know! I know! I`m going to offend someone and probably cop S@&t, but man! I`m sick of seeing guys going down into terain Of course I`m glad the guy is OK but it doesn`t change my point of view. Frank. In my case , it was the only tree around Believe it or not there is an airstrip 100 mts behind the reck , when you loose control 30 ft agl and are banking to the left you don't get any choice ! Just like an engine failure. Any they say any landing you walk away from !!!! I wouldn't say these were good ones Mike . I to am glad he walked away , and yes I to am sick of seeing these to , especially when they happen to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 when you loose control 30 ft agl and are banking to the left you don't get any choice ! Just like an engine failure.Mike . Mike,Of course I`m glad you`re OK, as well. Not sure exactly what you mean! Did you stall in the turn? Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Mike,Of course I`m glad you`re OK, as well. Not sure exactly what you mean! Did you stall in the turn?Frank. It's all in the thread Avocet flys again Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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