diverdriver 5 #1 July 17, 2007 Ok, something happened. Need more info. Nothing across FAA or NTSB but I'm getting "reports". I was told 2 injured jumpers on board. Out with it folks. On or about July 8th to 10th in Texas.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #2 July 17, 2007 Texas is a pretty big state... no more details? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #3 July 17, 2007 QuoteTexas is a pretty big state... no more details? That's what I'm trying to find out. The details. Some people know. Just wondering when something official will come out since it sounds like an Accident according to NTSB 830. Felt that posting this in Incidents right away wasn't appropriate yet but I'm looking for anyone who knows more. Anyone can PM and I will keep it in confidence. Just wondering if this was reported to the FAA/NTSB since I haven't seen any report come across yet.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 July 17, 2007 I am a TX jumper, and this is the first i have heard of it. There are a couple very small and remote DZ's operating here though so it is possible that we wouldn't hear about it either. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airboy 0 #5 July 17, 2007 I heard it was the DZ in Lexington...did not hear anything about injuries...... and I do not think this is the 1st time they have had plane "issues", but not positive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #6 July 18, 2007 QuoteI heard it was the DZ in Lexington...did not hear anything about injuries...... and I do not think this is the 1st time they have had plane "issues", but not positive. Lexington. What is the DZ name there and does anyone know the tail number of the aircraft they use? Do they have a website with photos of the plane(s)?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #7 July 18, 2007 Texas Skydiving Center Small DZ and second plane crash within the last 1.5 yrs if not in the last year I have never been there so I don't know the tail number What I heard was loss of oil pressure on take off -- landed and some how it flipped over- I assume the end of the runway and I heard it happened on the 12th this is all hear say The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #8 July 18, 2007 I believe you are refering to the DZ that had this ferry flight accident last year: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20060627X00822&key=1 Hmmm... funny there is no report with the FAA or NTSB. So it hit and nosed over? I can't see that happening without causing substantial damage. Hope the DZ reported it because if the FAA / NTSB finds out long after the fact there is hell to pay.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie 0 #9 July 18, 2007 I received bits and pieces of info that the incident did occur there. I cannot confirm it, but looks very likely with what I have heard about the safety record (or lack there of). Tubing, so easy a caveman can do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #10 July 18, 2007 QuoteI believe you are refering to the DZ that had this ferry flight accident last year: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20060627X00822&key=1 No, that accident is from Coupland, Tx, which is a different dropzone than Texas Skydiving Center in Lexington. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #11 July 18, 2007 QuoteQuoteI believe you are refering to the DZ that had this ferry flight accident last year: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20060627X00822&key=1 No, that accident is from Coupland, Tx, which is a different dropzone than Texas Skydiving Center in Lexington. Oh, well it was on a ferry flight from Lexington to Coupland and arrived after dark. With no landing light. And crashed. Thought it might be the one. The timing was right. So should I look for another report?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #12 July 18, 2007 I missed the part where it was a ferry flight. You might actually be right, I don't know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 July 18, 2007 QuoteOh, well it was on a ferry flight from Lexington to Coupland and arrived after dark. With no landing light. And crashed. Thought it might be the one. The timing was right. So should I look for another report? That was Lexington. They were ferrying their 182 to their A&P's private grass strip for work. After a full day of jumping, after sunset, to an unlit strip, that the pilot had never been to before...with no landing light. I can't remember the tail number of the current 182 they have, but its been in TX for a while and was called Cyclops. The spinner had a great airbrushed eyeball on it. We had it for a while back in 2002/2003, then Waller had it and then it went to Lexington. I think it came from the northeast before we got it, so I bet someone will have a picture with the tail number on it. I've been trying to find it for you, but haven't been able to find an old picture yet.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #14 July 18, 2007 I think that airplane came from Skydive Monroe years ago. I'm not sure if it went up north after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #15 July 18, 2007 QuoteI can't remember the tail number of the current 182 they have, but its been in TX for a while and was called Cyclops. The spinner had a great airbrushed eyeball on it. Photo of "the eyeball" attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 July 18, 2007 QuoteI think that airplane came from Skydive Monroe years ago. I'm not sure if it went up north after that. Looking at the picture JohnRich posted, I don't remember Monroe's C-182 having that eyeball painted cone... and I have jumped from their C-182s in the past. I guess someone could have painted it afterwards."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #17 July 18, 2007 I am to assume that the plane was a total loss as they just purchased another 182 from a DZ near the coast The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #18 July 19, 2007 QuoteQuoteI think that airplane came from Skydive Monroe years ago. I'm not sure if it went up north after that. Looking at the picture JohnRich posted, I don't remember Monroe's C-182 having that eyeball painted cone... and I have jumped from their C-182s in the past. I guess someone could have painted it afterwards. Yep... that came from Monroe. They had 2 182s... Cyclops and the mean green machine. Sold Cyclops a few years ago. "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 July 19, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Looking at the picture JohnRich posted, I don't remember Monroe's C-182 having that eyeball painted cone... and I have jumped from their C-182s in the past. I guess someone could have painted it afterwards. Yep... that came from Monroe. They had 2 182s... Cyclops and the mean green machine. Sold Cyclops a few years ago. I remember jumping the mean green machine, not cyclops... Damn... those standard C182s are tight... most of my C182 jumps have been out of the widebody versions."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 771 #20 July 19, 2007 Would that by chance be the same green machine that's flying at Skydive Acadiana in Lousisiana? It's got a little leprachaun on the tail?I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesidedown 0 #21 July 19, 2007 Quote That was Lexington. They were ferrying their 182 to their A&P's private grass strip for work. After a full day of jumping, after sunset, to an unlit strip, that the pilot had never been to before...with no landing light. Humwhatnow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #22 July 24, 2007 I guess Lexington is a tight lipped DZ --- everyone knows it happened but nobody is talking The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #23 July 24, 2007 QuoteI guess Lexington is a tight lipped DZ... nobody is talking In here, with the way speculation runs rampant, people jump to conclusions, and victims are trashed, I'm not surprised, and don't blame them a bit. The atmosphere is not conducive to frank openness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #24 July 24, 2007 But of course it seems that their silence extends to reporting it to the NTSB/FAA because at least so far, no report of the crash is on the NTSB website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #25 July 24, 2007 QuoteBut of course it seems that their silence extends to reporting it to the NTSB/FAA because at least so far, no report of the crash is on the NTSB website. Are minor incidents required to be reported? If so, what is the time limit? Can't minor incidents be reported on the NASA ASRS as an alternative? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
