phantomphixer Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 A light aircraft has reportedly been involved in an accident on Fraser Island this morning (25/9/21). Does anybody know any details? I understand that the pilot survived thank, goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) https://www.couriermail.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=CMWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.couriermail.com.au%2Fnews%2Fqueensland%2Ffraser-coast%2Fman-injured-in-light-plane-incident-on-fraser-island%2Fnews-story%2Fb06f28bab1f618426c3dadffeb60251e&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-cold-test-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append&nk=40af68accb2b0498f3494f305d7405a7-1632550075 attempting to land on strip. to hospital. Maybe Orchard Edited September 25, 2021 by Cosmick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCBD Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 It’s not called Fraser Island any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 K'gari Unable to pronouce that word, a bit like German & French with tjeir gutral , ( back of the throat ) sound. spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Funny parallel, when I was in Ho Chi Min City the locals still call it Saigon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Anyone have access behind the paywall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hope it wasnt CrayonBox...looks similar to his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 13 hours ago, SSCBD said: It’s not called Fraser Island any more Is to me and will always remain Frazer Island............................................... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Student Pilot Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Orchid beach airstrip more than enough room for a trike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenaviator Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I believe it was Stewart aka Crayonbox. Poor Sparkles is a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I thought it looked like his trike... I just watched his new video the day before using the latest goPro camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Top guy! wishing you a speedy recovery Stewart, from all your mates on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Any trees along the sides? Islands nearly always have changeable winds. Better at early mornings before the sun heats the land. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenaviator Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Pilot loses control and crashes over airstrip | Bundaberg Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I wish him well, New camera could be the problem !. Need a good story to tell of his trip to the Island. BUT Not this type of story. spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenaviator Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Something has ripped the nose wheel assembly clean off. That would make the trike stop suddenly and pitch over slamming the nose of the wing into the ground. Possibly a hole in the strip. I hope Stewart is going okay. His videos are enjoyed by many. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgwilson Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 The strip runs along the coast parallel to the beach & is about 680 metres long. There is bush on the Western side but not that tall & the settlement is just beyond that. The coastal ridge on the east drops down to the beach about 80-100 feet so with an North Easterly blowing you would get some rotor turbulence along the strip. The strip can be quite rough so it is possible the nosewheel of the trike struck a nasty hole or rut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Sorry if i offended anybody ,but i,m so sick of others trying to push their own agenda on me,,,I dont care what you stand for i do not wanna know ok each to their own....let live and fly,be it over Fraser Island or K'gari. Whatever floats your boat ,, ,,Now back to the story of a plane crash on Fraser Island. I really hope crayonbox is gunna be ok with not too many leg issues. I can only wish him the best and hope for a speedy recovery . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I was told that trikes can dig the nosewheel in and sort of dive into the ground..maybe this happenened as orchid beach runway is sand and pretty soft I am told I hope he has a quick recovery..I enjoy watching his videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aro Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Names change, there's usually a reason. People don't always agree with the reason, but the name still changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenaviator Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Poor Stewart has stacked his pride and joy and forum people want to carry on about the island’s name!! Strewth….. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Keenaviator said: Poor Stewart has stacked his pride and joy and forum people want to carry on about the island’s name!! Strewth….. Sorry about that ,and yes out of place ,,sorry all ....just stupid 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APenNameAndThatA Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Keenaviator said: Poor Stewart has stacked his pride and joy and forum people want to carry on about the island’s name!! Strewth….. Poor Stewart stacked his pride and joy and forum people want to carry on about posts about the island’s name!! Strewth….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 As long as they guy only has permanent sad memories & not permanent medical issues then that's all that matters. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 By the look of the Trike he's had a bit of a knock. as well as busting his pride and joy. Here's hoping for a full and low pain recovery. Nev 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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