Missing King Air 200?

Phlyer · Post by **Phlyer** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:45 pm

Thanks for that Bede.
I've been checking the news all day and the only update I found was that there was fog in the vicinity of Smithers. Hopes and prayers.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:18 pm

Also for those that are wondering, when I flew around that area 5-6 years ago, Smithers area was really bad for radar coverage.

TenForTwelve · Post by **TenForTwelve** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:24 pm

Here's hoping for a safe return...

tincanflyer · Post by **tincanflyer** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:28 pm

so no new news I take it?

55+ · Post by **55+** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:48 pm

Certainly hope there is a happy ending to this, my thoughts are with the families at this time...

WS739 · Post by **WS739** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:17 pm

Thank goodness there were no passengers, but my heart and prayers go to the family and the two gentlemen.

I agree until otherwise stated they could be hanging out on a green pad of grass somewhere!

LETS HOPE!

WS739

medicineman · Post by **medicineman** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:33 pm

My prayers are with the crew and families. Dont give up hope!

I_Drive_Planes · Post by **I_Drive_Planes** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:21 pm

I'm here in CYXS on standby to go out and look for them (I'm with CASARA). As crews from areas along the actual flightpath get burned out we'll come in, likely tomorrow or Sunday. Just know that everything is being done to find them. I hope they're found before I have to go out there!

Good luck guys, my thoughts are with you and with your families

Pugster · Post by **Pugster** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:41 pm

My heart is in my throat thinking about this - let's find these guys alive and just a little cold.

~Hollywood~ · Post by **~Hollywood~** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:18 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the crew and families. Im hoping for the best...

Disco Stu · Post by **Disco Stu** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:31 am

If anyone can tell me if TG or JF are involved, PM me.

hs748 · Post by **hs748** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:39 am

Hoping for the best,

tenten · Post by **tenten** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:50 pm

fingers crossed they find them safe

wallypilot · Post by **wallypilot** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:14 pm

well, at least the weather is cooperating for searchers....let's hope they have found a nice piece of green or a nice patch of beach and are waiting for rescue. fingers crossed.

PC12's are better · Post by **PC12's are better** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:33 pm

Does anyone know why the search area is so large, , 4-6000' Comox terminal could have them on radar till at least Knight / Bute inlet? I understand that there is a lot of area to cover from that point on but it at least gives a good idea on where they don't need to look.

I have not heard anything from the news re radar coverage, does anyone know if the ATC tapes are released to Victoria Rescue Coordination Center?

it's my understanding that those tapes are not allowed to be used for search and rescue. it's deemed a liability in the eyes of NAVCANADA. can anyone shed any light on this information?

True of False

hydro · Post by **hydro** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:44 pm

I don't know whether they are still considered a liability, but, Radar tapes have been used for SAR as recently as this year. So I would fully expect that in this case Victoria RCC would have access to any images they had this time.

hydro

FREEFALL · Post by **FREEFALL** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:51 pm

Not true. In a life or death situation, RCC or TSB may ask for them. How helpful they are is another question. Wheather the aircraft was IFR or VFR determines how much info can be useful. And of course, if said aircraft was in radar coverage.

teacher · Post by **teacher** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:53 pm

I am sorry to have to report that the aircraft has been found and both pilots did not survive. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all of their loved ones. Our hearts are with you in this difficult time.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:14 pm

My prayers with the families and NT Air crew.

hodriver · Post by **hodriver** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:24 pm

Teacher,

Is there an article out yet, where was it found, what happened? How can the industry, with all our regulations and technology, still be losing such valuable assets?

Deepest regards

wha happen · Post by **wha happen** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:25 pm

my deepest condolences to the two men lost. And the heartbreak that thier friends and families are dealing with.

short bus · Post by **short bus** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:31 pm

if anyone could pm me to let me know who the crew was, I would very much appreciate it.

FlyYukon · Post by **FlyYukon** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:40 pm

Horrible news. I sugest waiting for press release of names in respect to the families.

short bus · Post by **short bus** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:51 pm

I asked because I want to know if it's any of my friends that work there.

180 · Post by **180** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:55 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends.

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