AirCentre Aviation News Digest - February 2009


	WEEK THREE

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FEBRUARY 20 2009

Archerfield Aviator - Keith Carmody - Final Departure

The News Desk has just been advised of the "Final Departure" for one of Archerfield's best known and well liked aviator - Keith Carmody - he was 82

Keith was flying up to age 77 and only two weeks ago was diagnosed with melanoma cancer - the treatment recommended by his doctors was unsuccessful and Keith passed away Friday February 20^th

Keith spent many years flying out of Archerfield where he had based his aircraft - the last one was the Beech Baron twin VH-KCN that was purchased new in 1977 and sold in 2003
Click for 2003 sale report of VH-KCN

FEBRUARY 20 2009

Gyro Magni Gyrocopter Kills Pilot in Accident at Home Hill

The QLD Police have advised that an Italian built Gyro Magni gyrocopter has crashed at Home Hill in North QLD fatally injuring the pilot - the only person on board

The aircraft was located on cattle property swamp land shortly after departing the Home Hill airport

Media - QLD Police and TV Ch7

FEBRUARY 19 2009

Fraser Island's Orchid Beach Airstrip Claims another Aircraft - Jabiru

A 2-seat Caboolture based Jabiru ultralight with 2 persons on board has crashed trying to depart the sand-based Orchid Beach airstrip on Fraser Island

An Airstrip for experienced pilots only!

The QLD designed ultralight was extensively damaged - one person on board received minor injuries and was treated by emergency services personnel

Media - ABC and TV Ch9

FEBRUARY 16 2009

Microlight Landing Accident on Lockyer Valley Road Injuries Female

An microlight aircraft with 2 persons on board crash-landed on the Kentville Road in the Lockyer Valley west of Archerfield around 1130hrs

The 40 year-old female pilot sustained fractured legs in the crash - her male passenger was uninjured and called the emergency services people for help

Media - The Courier-Mail and TV Ch10