A/C down in SK - Jan '07 - Draft Report Critical of TC

pikeslayer · Post by **pikeslayer** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:59 pm

look not trying to be a troll here but just herd there was a medivac that went down.

Does any one know?????

please let me know

Cessna_Crane · Post by **Cessna_Crane** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:10 am

From cbc.ca:

A 52-year-old pilot from Ontario was killed and three other people were injured in the crash of a medevac plane at Sandy Bay, Sask., Sunday night.

The twin-engine King Air turboprop plane operated by Transwest Air of Prince Albert, Sask., went down with four people aboard around 8:15 p.m.

The RCMP said the plane crashed off the end of the runway at Sandy Bay in the northeast area of the province.

According to Transwest spokesman Ken Landers, three people had non-life threatening injuries, including the 24-year-old female first officer and two medics — a 44-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman.

There were no patients on board at the time of the crash.

The injured were taken to hospitals in La Ronge and Saskatoon.

Raybanman · Post by **Raybanman** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:44 am

My condolences to the family of the captain and my thoughts are with the first officer and the medics.

jetway · Post by **jetway** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:44 am

Condolences to all involved, my thoughts and prayers with the Captains' family. Hopefully the FO and Medics can find the courage to carry on, despite their loss. No matter what has been said about this company in the past, they are a close knit bunch and will give each other strength in times of need. Sad day for all. God bless.

wanpaku-ed · Post by **wanpaku-ed** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:15 pm

Sad News......

aileron · Post by **aileron** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:39 pm

My condolences to family, friends and coworkers of those on board and hopes for full recovery to those injured.

Sandy Bay is quite a piece of work-of-an-airfield, I'm sorry to hear it bit as hard as it did...

mayfleur · Post by **mayfleur** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:33 pm

My condolences to the family. The pilot was a good man

Freeride · Post by **Freeride** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:27 pm

Very, Very sorry for the friends and family. I hope they'll put some sort of approach lights into Sandy Bay, it is a decieving airport to approach at night.

WS739 · Post by **WS739** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:31 pm

my condolences to His Wife and family!

I belive i might know him, Mayfleur might you be able to PM his initals to me??

atcgirl · Post by **atcgirl** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:53 pm

I hope I am not out of line by joining the group & posting this message but I was working (ATC) the night this happened. I did not work this medevac but I did work the 2nd TW flight that went out to CJY4 after the accident. This crew seemed rather solemn (as to be expected of course) but I found it awkward that I could not say anything to this crew on frequency before 'cutting them loose'. This is my first experience with loss of life in ATC and with it occuring in our airspace it really hit home for me. It was a very long 2-3 hours for all the controllers working our airspace that night while we searched & waited and this has not left my mind since. My thoughts are with all TW pilots at such a sad time and most definitely all of those who have been directly affected.

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:40 pm

A very sad day indeed. My thoughts go out to the family's of those involved.

Two fatal accidents so far this year...not off to a good start.

looproll · Post by **looproll** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:48 pm

THIS SUCKS

Nark · Post by **Nark** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:33 am

My thoughts and prayer go out to all those affected by this loss, but especially to those involved.

I used to fly in that area, and if somone could PM who the FO is, I would be most greatfull.

Again, my prayers are with the families and friends.

Tackleberry.

Vortex_driver · Post by **Vortex_driver** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:54 am

My thoughts to all the coworkers at TW and the familly of the captain. Sad news.

medicineman · Post by **medicineman** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:08 am

My condolences to those who lost their loved one. My prayers are with you all.

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:49 am

ATC Girl and TW people, an accident like this can effect people in a very profound way. When it happens close to home or where you work it cuts especially deep. I did not know the crew personally, but I feel a connection to their tragedy having flown in that area, and having a couple of years of medevac experience, most of it going into poorly equipped airports in the middle of the night.

We're all family in this business despite all the whining and arguing here. I feel the loss and feel sadness for everyone involved as you do. Take care all.

'effin hippie · Post by **'effin hippie** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:33 am

Glad to hear most of the people made it.

My condolences to everyone in the TWA family.

I got my start up there too, and I'm with Nark in wondering who the FO was.

ef

ps. Nice to see you doing well Tacks. eric

flyinthebug · Post by **flyinthebug** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:55 am

Damn. I was flying in N. Sask that day. My most sincere condolences to the family of the Captain and the entire TWA family. What a terrible way to start this new year.
Fly SAFE all.

BigWillyStyle · Post by **BigWillyStyle** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:29 am

I have friends at both the EMS company and TW. Thoughts and condolences to all, especially the captain's family. My wishes are for speedy recoveries for the rest of the crew.

BWS

180 · Post by **180** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:09 pm

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased. I also got my start up in Northern Saskatchewan and witnessed how an accident rocks a company and everyone who works there. Godspeed to the survivors, and hang in there all the rest of you Transwesters.

kingeddie · Post by **kingeddie** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:22 pm

A07C0001: Transwest Air 350, a Beech A100 King Air, was on a medevac flight from La Ronge, SK, to Sandy Bay. The flight was cleared out of controlled airspace for a descent and an approach at Sandy Bay, but did not arrive at the airport. A search was commenced and the aircraft was located one mile from the airport. One fatality and three serious injuries were reported. The aircraft sustained substantial damage

cheyennell · Post by **cheyennell** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:32 pm

Everyone has said it already but I too send my condolenses to the family members of the captian and wish a fast recovery to the other crew members. It's such a horrible feeling to hear of these accidents and wish everyone a safe flight during this winter season!

180 · Post by **180** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:05 pm

Were the names of the pilots and paramedics ever released? Please PM me.

Golden Flyer · Post by **Golden Flyer** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:26 pm

My condolences to the families that are suffering from this tradegy, and to all who have suffered a lost in the aviation industry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

sinjin · Post by **sinjin** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:55 pm

My brother just left TWA, I was just up there for his wedding in november, I was amaized how close he got to the people he worked with over his 2 years. Good people, good friends, i sure that the pilot will be missed. Fly safe every one

A/C down in SK - Jan '07 - Draft Report Critical of TC

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