Pilot saves 1 child after crash

[Wing_96]

But was not able to save the other child. Sad.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/....survivor.krem

My thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved ones.

[meyers9163]

Sad indeed.... I saw Idaho was where this took place. ANY word on how this happen... He said it happen about 30' above the ground... So just trying to figure out if they have any leads as to what took place.

[fly4food84]

That's very sad. I hope they post a follow up on what happened.

[germb747]

seems like we're hearing about more and more midairs between GA planes. With today's technology, I see no reason why some type of traffic collision avoidance device isn't required for certification these days. The problem is only going to get worse as the skies crowd even more. You can get a simple unit for $500-$1500 from Sporty's catalog. When I decide to seriously get back into GA, I'm going to invest in one of these units--doesn't replace "see and avoid", but sure can help cut down on tragedies such as this. RIP...

[Maurus]

Can't call it a midair quite yet. Will probably go down as a runway incursion.

N75856 is one of the aircraft involved in the accident. No NTSB preliminary report yet.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N75856

Also those technologies usually filter out aircraft that are low to the ground, they don't help with taxiing aircraft or aircraft departing an airport most of the time.

[MikeOH58]

Originally Posted by germb747

seems like we're hearing about more and more midairs between GA planes. With today's technology, I see no reason why some type of traffic collision avoidance device isn't required for certification these days. The problem is only going to get worse as the skies crowd even more. You can get a simple unit for $500-$1500 from Sporty's catalog. When I decide to seriously get back into GA, I'm going to invest in one of these units--doesn't replace "see and avoid", but sure can help cut down on tragedies such as this. RIP...

TCAS in GA aircraft are unnecessary, and IMO would cause a false sense of security, and even less eyes outside of the cockpit...You have to remember that most pilots are idiots...whether they are or not, thats the attitude I have. I can't begin to tell you how many times since I have become a CFI where other airplanes could have potentially come deadly close because the other pilot was never paying attention. And dont even get me started on right away rules...I think those go out the window the day doctor joe gets his ppl.

fly safe everyone.

[bLizZuE]

Very sad indeed

[teetee]

From what I read here http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=3238111 I got the impression that either one plane tried to steal right of way by flying lower OR one (or both) didn't use correct approach pattern. Even though not required...still a good recommendation. Sounded kinda like one plane was above the other when landing so it was in the air. Did I read it wrong?

However, I read this http://www.king5.com/localnews/stori....cf8265b0.html and it made me wonder some....

I have always heard that the scarriest pilots are the ones that have between 100-500 hours. Cockiness gets the best of them. What are the views of everyone here? The second article seems to give the impression that the pilot that survived was more experienced, hence a better pilot. HOWEVER, I know some guys with 1000 hours in which I would never get in the plane with! Sometimes you find the new pilots are more careful...just not as experienced. I don't know...would love some input though. This kinda hits close to home, especially the part about the small boy being rescued from the other plane (I have children). The little boy was flown to the hospital about 10 minutes from my house so local news has been all over it.

Just wanted to add...I do feel horrible for BOTH families and do not blame either pilot just kinda interested to see how other feel and what they think could have happened.

[Baradium]

Originally Posted by germb747

seems like we're hearing about more and more midairs between GA planes. With today's technology, I see no reason why some type of traffic collision avoidance device isn't required for certification these days. The problem is only going to get worse as the skies crowd even more. You can get a simple unit for $500-$1500 from Sporty's catalog. When I decide to seriously get back into GA, I'm going to invest in one of these units--doesn't replace "see and avoid", but sure can help cut down on tragedies such as this. RIP...

Those TCAS units aren't certified, so if it was a requirement you'd have to spent many times more than that.

Requiring TCAS for GA just makes flying cost that much more without enough reason.