Aircraft down in Melbourne - two missing in the water

[MiTasol]

Early reports say it is an S-211 with 2 POB and was involved in a mid air collision with another unidentified aircraft some 5 hours ago.

‘Mayday’: Jet’s distress call after mid-air crash, two people missing

A former military jet has plunged into Port Phillip Bay after a collision, while another landed safely at Essendon airport. A search is under way for a missing pilot and passenger.

www.theage.com.au

 

[GreenKnight121]

Early reports say it is an S-211 with 2 POB and was involved in a mid air collision with another unidentified aircraft some 5 hours ago.

‘Mayday’: Jet’s distress call after mid-air crash, two people missing

A former military jet has plunged into Port Phillip Bay after a collision, while another landed safely at Essendon airport. A search is under way for a missing pilot and passenger.

www.theage.com.au

That article has been updated to say both aircraft were S-211s, and the other landed at the airport.

 

[GreenKnight121]

Remains of pilot and camera operator believed to be found after Port Phillip Bay plane crash

Victoria police say the remains are likely to be that of Stephen Gale and his passenger, James Rose

www.theguardian.com

 

[MiTasol]

Latest update. Aircraft retrieved by VicPol - NOT the ATSB and will not be turned over to ATSB until the coroner has finished with it. So much for ICAO procedures.

Police hope cameras may provide answers to fatal Port Phillip Bay plane crash

Water Police and Search and Rescue divers return to Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay to recover the wreckage of a plane involved in a deadly midair collision last weekend.

www.abc.net.au

 

[ARTESH]

May there souls rest in peace!