Accident at Comox B.C.

Check Pilot · Post by **Check Pilot** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:01 pm

God Speed to all.

inverter · Post by **inverter** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:22 pm

To all the family and friends of those involved, my sincere condolences.

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:47 pm

Hey guys.....

regardless of what happened I think we can all just wait a few days before pointing fingers........
And as for who it was.........

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I have edited this, seeing as people are concerned, However I was informed by family members so I thought this would be a prudent place to let the people I haven't been able to get a hold of know..... seeing as it may be a better place than on the news, however I guess some people do not agree.....

One person was on old VFT Grad
while the other was from Can West

I unfortunately did not know the fellow from Can west but I did know the person from VFT quite well.

IF there is anyone out there from VFT give me a pm or a call
- Pat McFadden "Franky"

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****was an old buddy of mine, We flew down to the Bahamas to build time for our IFR a few years ago....

I unfortunately never met ***** but I understand he used to work with Can West on the ramp at YYJ

(Edited), JC

But ya, can we just wait a week or so before we start making comments on what they should have done etc....
We dont know all the facts as of yet, and If friends dont know, it may be better for them to find out in a somber atmosphere than in some aggressive shit storm of name calling.......

-pat "Franky"

eep...2 Green · Post by **eep...2 Green** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:01 pm

Anyone able to edit out the names on that last post please do it now. This is not the place for people that knew him well to find out about it. I don't think it's in the media yet.

Axial Flow · Post by **Axial Flow** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:22 pm

I was flying over YQQ this am and heard nothing of the incident till I landed. Flew back in the afternoon and saw the wreckage. They were so close to making it back.... I hate when this sorta things happen especially to see how close they were to making it. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.

navmark99 · Post by **navmark99** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:35 pm

I worked for the first two years of my A.M.E. apprenticeship at Navair. Some of the best people I've ever met. My absolute compasion for everybody that is effected. We work and study very hard to keep A/C in the air and when accidents happen it touches every maintenance persons heart. Deepest condolensenceses for everyone in the industrie. I didn't know the two pilots, but the lost feels like it could of been my best friend. When I go to work monday, 3000 miles away from Victoria I will not forget. I'm going to make sure that any a/c that any pilot fly's that I fixed can fly in peace knowing that I did everything that day with his or her's life in my mind. Never take for granted that we do fly and we pilots and A.M.E'S need to be diligent every day. Please don't fly because you feel pressured, when you shouldn't and I'll alway's fix A/C so you can fly with peace of mind. Let's prevent the next accident.

short bus · Post by **short bus** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:45 pm

If someone could PM me with who was involved I would really appreciate it. My condolences to all at NavAir.

greenwich · Post by **greenwich** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:48 pm

Damn I still feel ill.

It makes me so sick because NavAir is one of those companies that have given so many pilots their 'break'. Guys and Gals who would put-in a few years logging that valuable multi-IFR time and then move on to bigger and better things!

As 'airtids' said, "Aviation- the hardest way possible to make an easy living!"

G

NFA · Post by **NFA** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:55 pm

Ya, Gal's.

beentheredonethat! · Post by **beentheredonethat!** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:07 pm

Editted for inappropriate taste and timing. JC

NFA · Post by **NFA** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:14 pm

Editted for inappropriate taste and timing- JC
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.

swede · Post by **swede** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:20 pm

Editted to remove the quoted inapropriate and ill-timed remark JC

Why dont you get off your self righteous soap box, nobody gives a rats ass what the airplanes look like, they are flying freight, do you think it cares? Do you have exact information as to the maintenance records of Navairs equipment - I doubt it.

eep...2 Green · Post by **eep...2 Green** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:25 pm

Regarding the last 2 posts... (of beentheredonethat and NFA)

You two are not in the correct forum. Go to one of the other editted forums ok? Clearly you do not understand what this one is about. Imagine you wake up tomorrow and 2 of your friends have died a painful death before breakfast. Do me and all the others who understand the gravity of loosing a friend or family member to a horrible accident a favor and go someplace else to express your feelings of a particular company. Do not say that your heart goes out to the family you charlatans, then with the next breath say that it was what they deserved. It makes me sick to my stomach thinking of what happened this morning. Would you say something like that directly to me if you were standing in front of me? I have a feeling you'd have a little more tact...

Flying Minstrel · Post by **Flying Minstrel** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:40 pm

Condolences to the friends and family of those involved.

There, but for the grace of God, go I

Fly safe, everyone

complexintentions · Post by **complexintentions** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:42 pm

Editted due to reference to the previously deleted inappropriate and ill-timed posts. JC

NFA · Post by **NFA** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:12 am

Editted due to inappropriate and ill-timed remarks JC

joe to go · Post by **joe to go** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:24 am

Again, editted due to reference to the previous ill-timed and inappropriate remarks JC

NFA · Post by **NFA** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:59 am

I am truly sorry about my mis information. I only write about what I hear from working the ramp. editted Maybe my info is wrong. Once again I am truly sorry.

eep...2 Green · Post by **eep...2 Green** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:23 am

You ought to be sorry for your remarks. Plain and simple repeating other peoples opinions of a company, making it out to be your original thought, is quite pathetic. Then to do it today? You're not a very bright kid are you!?

Premium · Post by **Premium** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:43 am

My deepest condolences to the families of the crew. This is a horrible day and I am speechlesss.

Again...editted due to references to the previously mentioned inappropriate and ill-timed remarks

talkinghead · Post by **talkinghead** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:02 am

navmark99 wrote:I worked for the first two years of my A.M.E. apprenticeship at Navair. Some of the best people I've ever met. My absolute compasion for everybody that is effected. We work and study very hard to keep A/C in the air and when accidents happen it touches every maintenance persons heart. Deepest condolensenceses for everyone in the industrie. I didn't know the two pilots, but the lost feels like it could of been my best friend. When I go to work monday, 3000 miles away from Victoria I will not forget. I'm going to make sure that any a/c that any pilot fly's that I fixed can fly in peace knowing that I did everything that day with his or her's life in my mind. Never take for granted that we do fly and we pilots and A.M.E'S need to be diligent every day. Please don't fly because you feel pressured, when you shouldn't and I'll alway's fix A/C so you can fly with peace of mind. Let's prevent the next accident.

That is some the best stuff I have read on here in a some time.
AND you can work on my machine any time.

My heart goes out to everyone close to these two pilots.

t

just curious · Post by **just curious** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:24 am

As you may have gathered, this thread went quickly off the rails.
Two members of our profession died. A little decorum when making posts is therefore important.

Death is becoming more of a rare event in our business, and a good thing.

Statistically, if you are a pilot, miner, or forestry worker, you will, over the course of your career, encounter the death of your peers.

Obviously, when it does, emotions run high. We all understand that. I've lost friends I thought were going to live forever. Clearly in this instance this has just happened to members of this forum.

There are times, and places. when it is appropriate to express feelings other than shock, sorrow, and sympathy. Here, and today... is not the time.
JC

Airtids · Post by **Airtids** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:27 am

JC, once again, thanks for your efforts. Surprisingly dark day in BC considering the sun is shining...

Post by **avcanada** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:12 am

My deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by this accident.

God speed guys

flynbutcher · Post by **flynbutcher** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:42 am

Hate to hear these things. My condolences to the family and friends. JC, good job with the editting.

Accident at Comox B.C.

We will be haivng a drink for ya guys..........

comox

My sincere condolences

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