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Old 03-24-2013, 09:17 AM
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Being a first flight, the odds may be high that someone was filming. Hopefully that could help the investigation.

Condolences to all involved.
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Old 03-24-2013, 11:01 AM
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I am deeply sorry to hear this awful news. Offering sincerest condolences to family and friends. Very, very sad.
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Old 03-24-2013, 03:26 PM
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A tragedy and very upsetting. Condolences to the family and all who knew
him. Dreadfully sad.

There are just too many of these lately...........

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Old 03-24-2013, 04:59 PM
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I've been dreading this day - the first fatal accident in an RV-12. Statistically it was bound to happen, but it's still very disturbing at the moment. I respectfully suggest that we all refrain from starting to speculate on the cause until hard facts are known.
Well put, John - I couldn't agree more. I got the same black pit in my stomach when other airplane models that I have been deeply associated with have suffered their first fatal accident. (One hasn't yet, and I won't mention it out of superstition.)

My First Flight is just a day or two away, and my greatest fear isn't lack of piloting skills, or an engine failure, it's some grossly mis-rigged flight control system that will throw the airplane horribly out of control, as may have happened here. I haven't even decided if I will make the first flight - I have two well qualified volunteers to do it for me. But, the pilot in this case was apparently very qualified, so - what have a gained if something I may have over-looked creates a situation beyond ANY pilot's control?

I think I will just taxi for a few days while I ponder this sad day and consider my options.

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Old 03-24-2013, 05:30 PM
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That's awful! Thoughts and prayers to the survivors. First flights have almost become routine, it's sad to see when something goes wrong.
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Old 03-24-2013, 07:03 PM
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Condolences to all family and friends. I am near the first flight. Very concerned!! World News Australia says, Because the the plane was not a fixed wing aircraft NO investigation will be conducted. By looking at the accident photo I believe much could be gleaned from the wreckage. Would Van's or their
representative be willing to conduct further investigation????????? John
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Old 03-24-2013, 07:31 PM
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Condolences to all family and friends. I am near the first flight. Very concerned!! World News Australia says, Because the the plane was not a fixed wing aircraft NO investigation will be conducted. By looking at the accident photo I believe much could be gleaned from the wreckage. Would Van's or their
representative be willing to conduct further investigation????????? John
I expect there will be a Coroners investigation, with investigation evidence from the Police. The Police are not ideal as an investigative entity in such a specialist field, and would expect them to seek outside assistance.
Van's should be able to offer assistance, but it may be sensitive as Van's will presumably be considered an interested party rather than an independent entity (this is not to imply Van's is anything other than totally ethical, but it will be a legal decision).
Edit - I am not a lawyer and may be completely wrong.
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Old 03-24-2013, 08:41 PM
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Very tragic. My heart goes out to the pilot's family.

I agree speculating without facts is not productive. My advice to those nearing their first flight is to check all outstanding safety bulletins for compliance and go through your flight critical items in detail: flight controls, fuel system, attachment of wings and control surfaces. Of course there are many items to check, but these are the ones that seem to lead to the situations skill can't overcome.
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Old 03-25-2013, 12:06 AM
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Sorry news for the RV-12 Group..............RIP
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