oldmanxfella Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Sadly, the police have now issued a statement to the effect that the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. The aircraft had previously transported two people to the Creg. Shame. That's awful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 There have been far too many incidents this TT and they started even before the fortnight began. It's absolutely crazy and to be honest I don't feel safe on the roads during it. So much death and injury and yet we're not allowed to say anything critical about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanxfella Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 There have been far too many incidents this TT and they started even before the fortnight began. It's absolutely crazy and to be honest I don't feel safe on the roads during it. So much death and injury and yet we're not allowed to say anything critical about it. Piss off. Exactly as predicted (#58) you come on here countering the shitty pedantic statements made by Meir above. You're a grade A piece of crap you really are. No Isaac, nobody can say anything about how awful it all is ........ Only you have, haven't you, you asshole. Disproving totally you're own point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutney Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Piss off. Exactly as predicted you come on here countering the shitty pedantic statements made by Meir above. You're a grade A piece of crap you really are. No Isaac, nobody can say anything about how awful it all is ........ Only you have, haven't you, you asshole. Disproving totally you're own point. You seriously need to chill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Sadly, the police have now issued a statement to the effect that the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. The aircraft had previously transported two people to the Creg. That's awful From the original police post It made it seem like they were talking to the pilot, perhaps his injuries were worse than first thought. Thoughts are with his family and I'm very sorry for twittering on here like a idiot thinking he was ok. Edit: This isn't criticism of the police, I understand they had to inform the family first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I agree, the wording used was very poor, "officers are dealing with the occupant" or something to that effect. I notice that several posters on the PPRUNe forum were also misled. As the aircraft registration had been suggested on PPRUNe, it is even possible that those close to the pilot were misled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 There have been far too many incidents this TT and they started even before the fortnight began. It's absolutely crazy and to be honest I don't feel safe on the roads during it. So much death and injury and yet we're not allowed to say anything critical about it. How is a tragic helicopter crash relevant to the TT or even to roads in general for that matter? Could have happened anywhere, anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 It's on the teletext North-West, AAIB are investigating, etc... Nobles full to capacity, according to the Constabulary newstweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 No, that is consistent what was said in the IoM Police press release on FB. I don't really agree either that the police tried to minimise the accident to somehow protect the TT. I just think it was clumsily worded, and I can understand that they would't want to confirm the fatality until next of kin had been notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far_north Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 According to the BBC its a totally different version of events to what's been reported locally. A 48 year old man from Lincolnshire dead, and two passengers rescued http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-33034542 Very sad news. Agree its very sad news - but the bit about "two passengers rescued" is nonsense. On that BBC page you linked to it says The 48-year-old, from Lincolnshire, was the only person on board the privately-owned helicopter when it came down at about 09:00 BST, police said. He had dropped off two passengers shortly before the crash in the Baldwin Valley, near the 33rd Milestone, Isle of Man Constabulary said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I agree, the wording used was very poor, "officers are dealing with the occupant" or something to that effect. I notice that several posters on the PPRUNe forum were also misled. As the aircraft registration had been suggested on PPRUNe, it is even possible that those close to the pilot were misled.You forget how we must attempt to hide bad news relating to the TT at all costs here. Many hours later it transpires that the event was much worse than reported. In fact someone sadly died. It gives them time to manage the impact - it will only now appear on tomorrow's news at 10 and not today's news at ten. Aye all a conspiracy. Might have nothing to do that the family probably hadn't been informed at that point. I am sure if one of your family died and you read it on the news before being informed by the authorities you would be ok with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 No, that is consistent what was said in the IoM Police press release on FB. I don't really agree either that the police tried to minimise the accident to somehow protect the TT. I just think it was clumsily worded, and I can understand that they would't want to confirm the fatality until next of kin had been notified. Yes I agree with you. It was all clumsily worded and I understand there are families that need to be informed etc. However, a lot of the Manx news releases do appear to be misleading. That may, of course, be intentional. But there a big difference to Manx Radios report that people have been speaking to the pilot, and to being pronounced dead at the scene. I'm not trying to score points here as its a horrendous event and really all thoughts should be with those affected. He could have been conscious and talking, but still seriously injured and died shortly afterwards before they had a chance to get him away from the scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 The helicopter is about 500 yards off the road at the 33rd Milestone. It seems that MR had got information out prior to the official release, they are supposed to be journalists after all? It was flying from Lincolnshire and dropped off passengers prior to being taken by the gusting winds into the hillside. The emergency helicopter also had difficulty in landing at the scene. There are plenty of Hospital beds at Noble's, A&E was stretched due to several incidents and were concerned that the race may start and they may have not had capacity to cope. This resolved itself in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 You always get confused messages in the wake of such events. It doesn't mean that they are being put out to suit one agenda or another. People draw conclusions that they have no basis for, such as "Police have spoken to the pilot." means he is OK, or "Police have spoken to the passengers." means they got out unhurt after the crash. Both wrong, but that doesn't mean the incorrect conclusions were drawn for a particular purpose. It is a byproduct of everyone wanting, and everyone trying to supply instant information. Sometimes in the heat of events it will be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanxfella Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Pilot now named http://news.sky.com/story/1497488/pilot-killed-in-isle-of-man-helicopter-crash http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-33034542 Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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