S. African Lightning crash Update Aug '12

[Cluny]

posts moved from Lightning thread - still chronological, so here's 320psi's initial post

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I know its reported on the lightning thread but though it more fitting to have its own thread, very sad news

http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/local/article194296.ece

T5 XS451, the 'sliver bird'

Ive heard that there was a double Hyd failure which means loss of flight controls and the seat failed to operate after 3 attempts.

RIP Dave Stock, blue skys

http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/wanderer/2009/11/14/lighting-fighter-jet-crashes-at-south-african-airshow/
Hope the pilots ok and that knowone got hurt

[Mayfly]

conflicting reports at the moment...

[Hihonyr8811]

[Iggie]

Not good; the news in SA seems pretty bleak.

[Cluny]

http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/local/article194296.ece
RIP

[Air]

[Mags]

[Hihonyr8811]

If anyone feels this in bad taste I'll remove it or the mods can, but two stunning photos of the the display from yesterday and today (there are no crash pics). But some pilot details, I know some people can be a bit funny about releasing the pilots name and stuff (on other fora that is).

http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=54999

[Hula-Hoop]

Yes it is very sad news, Dad just got a text i can't belive it I hope the other 3 are ok and worse it was one of the 2 seater Lightnings

[Saracenman]

tragic news

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[320psi]

I know its reported on the lightning thread but though it more fitting to have its own thread, very sad news

http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/local/article194296.ece

T5 XS451, the 'sliver bird'

Ive heard that there was a double Hyd failure which means loss of flight controls and the seat failed to operate after 3 attempts.

RIP Dave Stock, blue skys

[Mackrick]

Tragic news RIP Dave Stock

[Stigish]

Gutted for all involved. RIP Dave Stock.

[Jigsaw]

Awful news. RIP

[MadNaddy]

Oh My Life....

RIP

[Mags]

This is SO sad. Was browsing their web site only yesterday.

[Gaz]

Just terrible news, for lots of reasons

[Spitfire]

What a dreadful tragedy

The bang seat not working is really worrying - those things are normally hyper reliable

[RLN]

Terrible news.

[Mayfly]

It is tragic for whatever reason, but I think it is far too early to take much notice of the reports so far. There could be a number of reasons he didn't get out - and could be down to a number of factors.

[Hula-Hoop]

I still cant get over it one of ,to me, the most beutiful air craft in the world and one of the last flying ones crashes it really is Tragic

[Pujgnie]

Tragic loss.

RIP Dave Stock, my condolences to his family and friends who knew him.

(Admin feel free to remove following links if deemed necessary)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SC-kiIzchA&NR=1&feature=fvwp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NMly3iUSks&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6D4DEhmG4Q

[Thumper]

Horrible news Rest in Peace Dave

[Exceptionalsleeper]

Very sad the pilot didn't survive. I assume he did or the see-off crew carried out a pin check?

[Bubbles]

From a photo i have it looks like there was a fire in the rear fuselage.