okaycuckoo Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Very tragic. Are there any populous areas nearby which the pilot would have wanted to avoid? He was close to the airport, so not very densely populated. Sky news said he seemed to steer away from houses at the last second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl1 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I believe that they should stop these "flying displays" because one day and i hope that it never happens A high speed jet fighter will crash into the public causing lots of deaths! Already has happened, at Ramstein in 1988. I've never forgotten it. The video of the crash is quite shocking so be warned if you do Youtube it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He put out a Mayday so presumably it was some sort of aircraft failure. We'll have to wait for the Military AAIB report for the exact cause. Correction, it now seems that he may not have put out the Mayday and that it was put out by the leader 'Red 1'. Either way, we'll have to wait for the result of the inquiry. There are some interesting thoughts on PPRuNe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monks Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Odd that he didn't eject. Looks like he had plenty of time - even enough to confirm the plane was heading away from a populated zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Phuq. Got a mate in air traffic nearby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflux Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 He was close to the airport, so not very densely populated. Sky news said he seemed to steer away from houses at the last second. Usual media sensationalism. If you look at the video, there weren't any houses anywhere near there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone baby gone Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Odd that he didn't eject. Looks like he had plenty of time - even enough to confirm the plane was heading away from a populated zone. Maybe he tried to eject but it failed, or perhaps he was physically incapacitated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Maybe he tried to eject but it failed, or perhaps he was physically incapacitated? http://aeromedical.org/Articles/g-loc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Monk Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 A bad day for aviation all round. At least 12 people have been killed and three others injured after a chartered Boeing 737-200 plane crashed in Canada's Arctic region, police say.The crash on Saturday happened as the aircraft was approaching the airport in Resolute Bay, home to one of Canada's most northerly communities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riedquat Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Usual media sensationalism. If you look at the video, there weren't any houses anywhere near there. It's impossible to tell from that video. Could be anything behind those trees that seem to be somewhere around the perimeter of the airfield. The chances of their being no houses anywhere near are pretty slim, even if it was heading towards fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live Peasant Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 The dignity of his wife is astounding considering the witless questions from the BBC journo during a tv interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inflating Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Tribute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14608073 Over 1500 people signed condolence book at Town Hall where floral tributes are. There was a mimnute's silence. All Red Arrows are now grounded. Brian May, from rock group Queen, who spent a day with the team recently described Flt Lt Egging, known as Eggman, as "a hero in anybody's book".He said: "These men and women are the hardest of nails. But their humanity and wickedly humorous team spirit was a joy to be around. "It's plain that Jon sacrificed his life yesterday to save civilians below, as he piloted his stricken Hawk jet away from housing, finally ejecting only when it was too late to save his own life." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profitofdoom Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The are very strict rules about where the plans can fly. They can't fly over the crowd or in anyway that would put the crowd in danger. You would probably be more at risk watching motor racing. I was a Councillor for many years and our local authority put on an air show.One year I queried the £50,000 insurance premium and I was told that the insurers considered that there was a "real risk" of a multi-million claim.Aircraft perform half a mile from the nearest spectators.At 500mph it takes three and a half seconds to cover that distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Not sure if I would eject late and face almost certain death to avoid hitting some house. Just think how pissed off you would be if the house was empty. Although I suppose you would never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profitofdoom Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Not sure if I would eject late and face almost certain death to avoid hitting some house. Just think how pissed off you would be if the house was empty. Although I suppose you would never know. You would have the satisfaction in your last second of knowing that you had saved the insurers a packet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You would have the satisfaction in your last second of knowing that you had saved the insurers a packet. Would make it all worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=RAFATrider4 I seems that his wife is going to do the ride in his place, if anyone wishes to donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10105697.Jon_Egging_inquest_to_open_this_morning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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