| KRviator |
03-18-2018 03:53 AM |
RV-6A down YSMB
Even though I'm based there, I only know what the ATSB has posted, but VH-OAJ was involved in an accident at Somersby this afternoon, with the pilot being airlifted to Royal North Shore.
Somersby is a small (600m usable), privately owned airstrip, with a 2% downslope towards the accident scene, ie when using RWY35. I landed that way, once in my -9A but would never do it again. I always land uphill now on RWY17, even with a tailwind.
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Originally Posted by The ATSB
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the collision with terrain of single-engine RV-6A aircraft, VH-OAJ, which occurred at Somersby Airfield, Central Coast, NSW on 18 March 2018.
ATSB Transport Safety Investigators will soon commence the evidence collection phase of the investigation where they will interview witnesses, examine any available recorded data, review operational records and technical documentation.
The evidence collection phase will also define the size and scope of the investigation and determine the expected timeframe for the completion of a final report.
Any witnesses to this accident are encouraged to complete an online form at www.atsb.gov.au/witness or call 1800 992 986.
No further information is available at this time.
Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties.
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Originally Posted by Kariong RFS
Kariong 1A & 1B, Somersby, Central coast deputy group 7, FRNSW, nsw ambulance, police & other emergency units are currently on scene at an incident at Somersby Air strip.
Please keep the area clear for the services to work.
Photo H.Pearce
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A 75-year-old man has been airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, after an incident at a Somersby airstrip in his private plane this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Lackersteens Road around 4:30pm, finding the light plane had overshot the runway.
Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Crews freed the man and treated him on scene before he was airlifted. This is no word on his injuries or condition at this stage.
Police have handed the matter over to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, who are investigating what caused the incident.
More to come.
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